Kiran Desai Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

The spellbinding story of two young people whose fates intersect and diverge across continents and years unfolds an epic of love and family, tradition and modernity. In the snowy mountains of Vermont, Sonia, a lonely college student and aspiring writer, longs for India and seeks inspiration from an older artist, whose influence will darken her life for years. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, Sunny, a struggling journalist from Delhi, grapples with loneliness as he navigates his American girlfriend and the complexities of his new life. Both Sonia and Sunny grow increasingly alienated, prompting them to question their understanding of happiness, connection, and belonging. In India, their extended families, unable to comprehend their loneliness, orchestrate a meeting between the two, but this clumsy interference only drives them further apart before love can blossom. The narrative explores the forces shaping their identities—country, class, race, and history—while delving into the intricate bonds across generations. This sweeping tale captures the essence of a love story, a family saga, and a rich exploration of ideas, marking a significant achievement by one of our greatest novelists.

It Presents A Comprehensive Study Of The Transformation Of Indian Society, Through A Century And Half-Upto The Commencement Of Second World War, And The Resultant Rise Of Indian Nationalism. It Gives A Historical, Synthectic And Systematic Account Of The Genesis Of Indian Nationalism.

Exploring the significance of presentation and personality in interpersonal interactions, this book delves into how these elements influence perceptions and relationships. It challenges conventional views and highlights the impact of personal branding and communication styles on success in various contexts. Through research and real-life examples, it provides insights into enhancing one's presence and effectiveness in social and professional settings, making a compelling case for the importance of self-presentation in achieving personal and career goals.

Tutto comincia con un vecchio giudice che vive in una dimora cadente di Kalimpong, alle falde dell'Himalaya orientale, col suo misero cuoco senza neppure un nome, e una cagnetta, Brac, che del giudice sembra l'unico amore. Ma questo terzetto in apparenza dimesso diventa, con l'arrivo della nipote del giudice, Sai, l'epicentro di un terremoto narrativo le cui onde si propagano in ogni direzione e raggiungono ogni latitudine: dalla New York degli anni Ottanta, dove il figlio del cuoco lavora in una sfilza di ristoranti mandando al padre notizie sempre più allarmanti sulla sua avventura americana, alla Cambridge d'anteguerra, dove il giudice ha frequentato l'università, all'Unione Sovietica, in cui si è interrotto il sogno astronautico del padre di Sai. E nella stessa Kalimpong, mentre si concretano i presagi della guerra col Nepal, due anziane e un tempo agiate sorelle istruiscono Sai in privato e ci introducono nel club più esclusivo della città, forse il più scalcinato della tradizione britannica. Già da questi pochi $li si intuisce la ricchezza del sontuoso sari narrativo cui Kiran Desai ha dato la forma di un romanzo appassionante, terribilmente triste e brutalmente comico. E per una volta non serve spiegare il fascino di una voce, e di un mondo intriso di dolore, perché la magia di queste storie tremendamente vere sta prima di tutto nel loro elemento più ovvio, ma anche più raro: la prosa amara e calda in cui sono scritte.

Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of failure later, that unfortunately does not appear to be the case. A sullen government worker, Sampath is inspired only when in search of a quiet place to take his nap. & quot; But the world is round, & quot; his grandmother says. "Wait and see Even if it appears he is going downhill, he will come up the other side. Yes, on top of the world. He is just taking a longer route." No one believes her until, one day, Sampath climbs into a guava tree and becomes unintentionally famous as a holy man, setting off a series of events that spin increasingly out of control. A delightfully sweet comic novel that ends in a raucous bang, Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard is as surprising and entertaining as it is beautifully wrought.