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This edition: The God of Small Things





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Fraternal twins Rahel and Estha struggle to reclaim their lives after their childhoods are destroyed by tragic circumstances. Past and present merge in this narrative of Indian society and politics. The many types of English presented in the book, and their meanings, are explored, as well as the culture of the caste system. Featured speakers include Simon Gikandi of Princeton University, author Evelyn Ch’ien, and Faith Salie, actress and host of the radio program Fair Game.

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Evelyn Ch'ien Author

Simon Gikandi Princeton University

Faith Salie Actress/Host, Fair Game

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  • About this series

  • The passionate loves and longings, hopes and fears of every culture live on forever in their stories. Here is your invitation to literature from around the world and across time.
    Great epics, plays, poetry, and other literary texts have made their way around the world through time and translation, and are still captivating audiences today. This multimedia resource invites viewers to appreciate and—most importantly—read these ancient and modern works. The 13 texts are introduced on video by a wide-ranging cast including scholars, translators, artists, and writers. Excerpts of the texts are found on an extensive Web site along with background material and reading support; an interactive timeline and a feature on translation; and resources for teaching and further study.

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