Aug 15, 2023
Khushwant Singh's 'Train To Pakistan' paints a vivid picture of the partition's brutality and chaos. The novel follows the lives of individuals caught in the turmoil, reflecting the tragedy and the horrors that accompanied India's independence.
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Kishwar Desai's meticulously researched work dives into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a pivotal moment that ignited widespread outrage. The book uncovers the true story behind the atrocity, exploring the socio-political context that led to the horrific event.
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Rajendra Prasad's 'India Divided' delves into the debates and discussions around the partition of India. Through a collection of essays, it presents a range of viewpoints from prominent leaders, offering readers an insight into the complexities of the decision-making process.
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Aanchal Malhotra's 'Remnants of a Separation' provides a unique perspective by exploring the physical remnants that were left behind during the partition. Personal objects, letters, and memories come together to narrate the emotional and human side of the event.
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Shashi Tharoor's 'An Era of Darkness' critically examines the impact of British colonial rule on India. Tharoor articulates how the exploitation and oppression by the British Empire shaped India's struggle for freedom
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E. M. Forster's classic novel 'A Passage to India' captures the cultural tensions between the British colonizers and the Indian populace. It highlights the complex relationships and misunderstandings that prevailed during the colonial era.
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Penned by India's first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru, during his 1942–1946 imprisonment by the British, it draws on Upanishads, Vedas, and history texts. It traces India's evolution from Indus Valley to present, through foreign invasions and socio-political shifts.
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Historian Ramachandra Guha rewrites India's post-independence tale, lauded by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Outlook. The book clinched the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011.
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Independence resulted from determined freedom fighters battling British rule. This day instills patriotism. Over time, writers explored this journey in fiction and nonfiction. Approaching the 77th Independence Day, here are novels to uncover that historic period.