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Samskara
Book • 2011
U. R.
Ananthamurthy's "Samskara" is a powerful novel exploring themes of tradition, change, and the complexities of human nature in a traditional Indian village.
The story revolves around the death rituals of a Brahmin priest and the ensuing moral and social upheaval.
The novel delves into the hypocrisy and contradictions within the rigid caste system.
It examines the characters' internal conflicts as they grapple with their beliefs and societal expectations.
"Samskara" is a significant work of modern Indian literature, known for its profound exploration of human experience.
Ananthamurthy's "Samskara" is a powerful novel exploring themes of tradition, change, and the complexities of human nature in a traditional Indian village.
The story revolves around the death rituals of a Brahmin priest and the ensuing moral and social upheaval.
The novel delves into the hypocrisy and contradictions within the rigid caste system.
It examines the characters' internal conflicts as they grapple with their beliefs and societal expectations.
"Samskara" is a significant work of modern Indian literature, known for its profound exploration of human experience.
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