Unclaimed Terrain

Name: Unclaimed Terrain
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922146892
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By Ajay Navaria

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Unclaimed Terrain by Ajay Navaria explores the complexities of caste and identity through a series of short stories. Each narrative delves into the lives of characters grappling with societal norms and personal aspirations, highlighting the nuanced struggle for dignity and belonging in contemporary India. With poignant and vivid storytelling, the book provides a compelling look at human connections amidst adversity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring themes of caste, identity, and social dynamics within modern Indian society. With its vivid storytelling and compelling characters, it offers a powerful insight into the complexities of life for those navigating personal and societal boundaries.

Unclaimed Terrain

As complex as they are political, Navaria's characters ranging from a brahmin labourer to a dalit male prostitute are neither black nor white, neither clearly good nor evil. They inhabit a grey zone; they linger in the transitional space between past object and future subject, between caste and democracy.

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The narrator of the lead story in this collection occupies an unclaimed terrain, as do many of Ajay Navaria's characters. Journeying from a Dantewada village in India's east to the town of Nagpur and from there to Mumbai, the Byronic protagonist is raped, works as a masseur and then as a gigolo even while pursuing his education.

The city teaches him the many meanings of labour, and he is freed—if ultimately destroyed—by its infinite possibilities for self-invention. As complex as they are political, Navaria's characters—ranging from a Brahmin labourer to a Dalit male prostitute—are neither black nor white, neither clearly good nor evil. They inhabit a grey zone; they linger in the transitional space between past object and future subject, between caste and democracy.

Unclaimed Terrain represents Giramondo's commitment to South Asian literature and to writing which explores social difference and inequality.

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Unclaimed Terrain by Ajay Navaria has been praised for its poignant exploration of caste and inequality in India. Critics appreciate Navaria's compelling storytelling and the depth of his characters, which bring to light the complexities of social hierarchies and individual struggles. The book's vivid depictions and insightful narrative have been noted for enriching the readers' understanding of contemporary social issues.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922146892

Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Giramondo Publishing Co

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Laura Brueck

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 196

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