Away

Name: Away
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415968966
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The Indian Writer as an Expatriate

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Away is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences of exile and migration through the voices of renowned South Asian writers. From R.K. Narayan's reflections on his first visit to America, to Rabindranath Tagore's account of his inaugural flight, and Salman Rushdie's vivid reimagining of London, the collection offers a rich tapestry of perspectives. It includes personal and historical moments such as V.S. Naipaul describing a funeral in Trinidad, Sarojini Naidu's heartfelt love letters, and Jawaharlal Nehru's international journey during the fight for India's independence. Veteran and contemporary voices like Hanif Kureishi, Rohinton Mistry, and Meera Syal add depth and variety to this evocative collection, with Amitava Kumar's introduction framing the complex emotions woven through the narratives.
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Away will appeal to readers interested in South Asian literature, migration stories, historical memoir, and cultural identity. It suits fans of literary anthologies and those drawn to personal and political journeys of exile and belonging.

Since the 1980s, Indian writers have won wide praise in the West. Many of the best live outside the subcontinent - in England, the United States, and Canada. "Away" brings together great writing by figures from South Asia who give voice to the experience of the exile and the emigrant.

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Away brings together great writing by figures from South Asia who give voice to the experience of the exile and the emigrant.

R.K. Narayan writes of his first visit to America. Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, writes of his first trip by airplane. Salman Rushdie's fictional hero Gabreel Farishta turns London into a tropical city in an excerpt from The Satanic Verses.

V.S. Naipaul describes his sister's funeral ceremony in Trinidad, while the poet Sarojini Naidu sends love letters home to her husband. The memoirist Ved Mehta recounts applying for an American visa.

The rising politician Jawaharlal Nehru asks for news from India as he travels across the world campaigning for freedom.

This star-studded list of contributors also includes Hanif Kureishi, Rohinton Mistry, Meera Syal, and others. Amitava Kumar's introduction beautifully sets out the complex feelings that animate the writings that follow.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415968966

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Contributors:

Edited by Amitava Kumar

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 692g

Pages: 432

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Amitava Kumar was born in Patna, India. He is Associate Professor of English at Pennsylvania State University. A writer and poet, he is the author, most recently, of Bombay-London-New York, also published by Routledge. He lives in University Park, PA.