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Meira Chand Knihy

    Meira Chandová zkoumá ve svých románech hledání identity a sounáležitosti. Její díla, často zasazená do Japonska, Indie nebo koloniální Singapuru, vykreslují složité interakce mezi kulturami a jednotlivci v nich se ztrácejícími či nacházejícími. Chandová mistrně zachycuje atmosféru prostředí a vnitřní boje svých postav, které se potýkají s předsudky, tradicemi a touhou po vlastním místě ve světě. Její psaní nabízí hluboký vhled do lidské zkušenosti a univerzálního hledání domova.

    The Gossamer Fly
    The Bonsai Tree
    Last Quadrant
    A Different Sky
    A Far Horizon
    House of the Sun

    • House of the Sun

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      4,0(1)Ohodnotit

      A funny, colourful, loud novel where comedy and tragedy are intertwined. Rich storytelling and vividly drawn characters from master storyteller Meira Chand!

      House of the Sun

    • A Far Horizon

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      2,0(1)Ohodnotit

      A lushly written, sweeping account of the Black Hole of Calcutta in 1756 by best selling author Meira Chand

      A Far Horizon

    • A Different Sky

      • 488 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      3,8(46)Ohodnotit

      "First published in Great Britain in 2010 by Harvill Secker"--T.p. verso.

      A Different Sky

    • Last Quadrant

      • 236 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of a devastating typhoon in Kobe, this novel explores the lives of orphans in an orphanage, highlighting their resilience and struggles. Originally published in 1981, it offers a poignant narrative that captures the chaos and emotional turmoil brought on by the disaster. This new edition aims to captivate a fresh audience, showcasing Meira Chand's storytelling prowess and the enduring themes of hope and survival amidst adversity.

      Last Quadrant

    • The Bonsai Tree

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of the cultural clash between Western and Japanese societies, this novel explores the complexities of identity and tradition. Originally published in 1983, it delves into the interactions and conflicts that arise as characters navigate their differing values and beliefs. The fresh edition aims to captivate a contemporary audience, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring themes of cultural exchange and understanding.

      The Bonsai Tree

    • The Gossamer Fly

      • 192 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Meira Chand's debut novel, originally published in 1979, captivates with its mesmerizing and sinister narrative. This fresh edition aims to enchant a new generation of readers, inviting them to explore the unique themes and atmospheric storytelling that define Chand's work.

      The Gossamer Fly

    • Sacred Waters

      • 410 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      An orphan. A Wife. A Widow. A Mother. What is the true value of a woman? A new novel by bestselling author Meira Chand

      Sacred Waters

    • A Choice of Evils

      • 408 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      First published in 1996, Meira Chand's epic novel set in China and Japan, against the backdrop of a brutal war, is presented in a fresh edition to enchant a new generation of readers

      A Choice of Evils

    • The Painted Cage

      • 432 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      Longlisted for the 1986 Booker Prize and based on a true story, this is Meira Chand's ravishing masterpiece of one woman's passion and downfall

      The Painted Cage

    • The Pink White and Blue Universe

      • 280 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      A collection of tales that record literary author Meira Chand's own personal passage to India.

      The Pink White and Blue Universe