Description
Explore the profound depths of love amid chaos in 'The Story of a Brief Marriage'. This moving novel guides you through Dinesh's harrowing experience as a young soldier entrenched in the brutal realities of the Sri Lankan civil conflict. Written with meditative and powerful prose by an extraordinary new literary voice, this 208-page book delves into the brief yet intimate union he forms with Ganga, the daughter of an older man seeking safety for her in a war-torn landscape. As Dinesh battles the desensitization of war, the narrative unfolds a poignant exploration of human connection and vulnerability in extraordinary times. Perfect for those seeking a gripping and emotional read, 'The Story of a Brief Marriage' is a must-have in your literary collection. Whether you're looking for contemporary war literature or a deep character study, this title transcends genres and resonates with every reader.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783782383
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 208
Deliveries are processed promptly, ensuring that your book reaches you as soon as possible. Dive into a unique story that blends love and tragedy in the backdrop of conflict and survival today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783782383
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 208
Description:
Dinesh is a young man trapped on the frontlines between the Sri Lankan army and the Tamil Tigers. Desensitized to the horror all around him, life has been pared back to the essentials: eat, sleep, survive. All this changes when he is approached one morning by an older man who asks him to marry his daughter Ganga, hoping that victorious soldiers will be less likely to harm a married woman. For a few brief hours, Dinesh and Ganga tentatively explore their new and unexpected connection, trying to understand themselves and each other, until the war once more closes over them.
Told in meditative, nuanced and powerful prose, this shattering novel marks the arrival of an extraordinary new literary voice.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783782383
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 208
Deliveries are processed promptly, ensuring that your book reaches you as soon as possible. Dive into a unique story that blends love and tragedy in the backdrop of conflict and survival today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783782383
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 208
Description:
Dinesh is a young man trapped on the frontlines between the Sri Lankan army and the Tamil Tigers. Desensitized to the horror all around him, life has been pared back to the essentials: eat, sleep, survive. All this changes when he is approached one morning by an older man who asks him to marry his daughter Ganga, hoping that victorious soldiers will be less likely to harm a married woman. For a few brief hours, Dinesh and Ganga tentatively explore their new and unexpected connection, trying to understand themselves and each other, until the war once more closes over them.
Told in meditative, nuanced and powerful prose, this shattering novel marks the arrival of an extraordinary new literary voice.