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The narrative follows Qasim, who leaves his Himalayan village to navigate the tumult of early Pakistan, adopting an orphaned girl, Zaitoon, and establishing a life in Lahore. As he thrives in the vibrant city, nostalgia for his mountainous roots grows. Zaitoon, filled with romantic ideals about her father's homeland, faces a stark contrast when Qasim promises her to a tribesman. This leads her into a life of subservience, challenging her dreams and identity. Bapsi Sidhwa's debut novel explores the clash of cultures and the constraints on women's freedom.
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The Pakistani Bride, Bapsi Sidhwa
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2008
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- Titel
- The Pakistani Bride
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Bapsi Sidhwa
- Verlag
- Milkweed Editions
- Verlag
- 2008
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781571310637
- Kategorie
- Belletristik, Elternschaft & Familienleben
- Beschreibung
- The narrative follows Qasim, who leaves his Himalayan village to navigate the tumult of early Pakistan, adopting an orphaned girl, Zaitoon, and establishing a life in Lahore. As he thrives in the vibrant city, nostalgia for his mountainous roots grows. Zaitoon, filled with romantic ideals about her father's homeland, faces a stark contrast when Qasim promises her to a tribesman. This leads her into a life of subservience, challenging her dreams and identity. Bapsi Sidhwa's debut novel explores the clash of cultures and the constraints on women's freedom.