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Hutch Crossword Book Award 2004 for Indian Language Fiction Translation
This novel revolves around the last years of a temple priest, Sanatan Dase, in rural Orissa and his quiet acceptance of poverty, the fate of most Indian villagers.
As Dase gradually senses freedom beyond the petty social insults and endless shortages in his life, the work hints at a secret and flawless happiness that is attainable through simple piety and devotion. With a comprehensive Introduction by Prafulla Kumar Mohanty, this translation will appeal to students and scholars of literature, Indian literature in translation, cultural studies, as well as general readers.
ISBN - 9780198062219
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