A Matter of Time - Softcover

Deshpande, Shashi

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 014026390X ISBN 13: 9780140263909

Publisher: Penguin, 1996

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An absorbing novel from the author of That Long Silence and Roots and Shadows. Set in present day- Katnataka, A Matter of Time explores the intricate relationships within an extended family, encompassing three generations of men and women.

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Review:

"Austere, philosophical, and rich; a work that . . . grows in moral force and pathos." --The New York Times Book Review

"With delicate compassion and needle-sharp insights, Deshpande delineates the battle to build an independent life against the backdrop of ancient discriminations and daily humiliations. . . . The novel's rich, nuanced prose weaves the tale of four generations of women into a complex tapestry." --Ms. magazine

"This novel places Deshpande in distinguished international company [for] readers who enjoy Anita Brookner or Isabel Allende." --Publishers Weekly

"A very satisfying piece of reading and a significant contribution to the world of literature because of . . . the poignancy and sensitivity with which it handles the characters and their worlds." --The Book Review

"A poignant peep into the tangled web of human relationships." --Femina

"This strength of Deshpande's fiction lies in its compassion, its tolerance and understanding of human relationships." --Times Literary Supplement

About the Author:

Shashi Deshpande is one of India's most distinguished living authors. She has written seven novels, including A Matter of Time, as well as several volumes of short stories and a number of children's books. She is the winner of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

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