The Story of a Brief Marriage

Name: The Story of a Brief Marriage
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783782383
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By Anuk Arudpragasam

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The Story of a Brief Marriage by Anuk Arudpragasam is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s civil war. It explores a day in the life of Dinesh, a young man seeking refuge in a camp. Amidst the chaos, he enters a hastily arranged marriage, leading to profound reflections on survival, intimacy, and the yearning for human connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to poignant narratives that explore the depths of human resilience and connection amidst the backdrop of war. Its lyrical prose and emotional depth provide an intimate glimpse into the fleeting moments of hope and tenderness that persist even in the most harrowing circumstances.

The Story of a Brief Marriage

An unforgettable novel set during the final days of the Sri Lankan civil war, portraying the struggle to create a human relationship when being human has become impossible.

An unforgettable novel set during the final days of the Sri Lankan civil war, portraying the struggle to create a human relationship when being human has become impossible

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Dinesh is a young man trapped on the frontlines between the Sri Lankan army and the Tamil Tigers. Desensitised to the horror all around him, life has been pared back to the essentials: eat, sleep, survive. All this changes when he is approached one morning by an older man who asks him to marry his daughter Ganga, hoping that victorious soldiers will be less likely to harm a married woman.

For a few brief hours, Dinesh and Ganga tentatively explore their new and unexpected connection, trying to understand themselves and each other, until the war once more closes over them.

Told in meditative, nuanced and powerful prose, this shattering novel marks the arrival of an extraordinary new literary voice.

The Story of a Brief Marriage offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those enduring the ravages of war.

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Anuk Arudpragasam's debut novel is lauded for its intense exploration of love and survival amidst the horrors of war, set in the final days of Sri Lanka's civil conflict. Reviewers praise its exquisite, tender prose that intimately portrays the brutality and tenderness of human experience. The narrative is described as deeply moving and unforgettable, capturing the profound impact of war on the human spirit through beautifully crafted, thoughtful writing.

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ISBN: 9781783782383

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Anuk Arudpragasam is from Colombo, Sri Lanka and is currently working towards a doctorate in philosophy at Columbia University. He writes in English and Tamil. This is his first novel.

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