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Arranged Marriage by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Arranged Marriage by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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Arranged Marriage by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a powerful collection of short stories that explore the lives of Indian and Indian-American women navigating the complexities of tradition, identity, love, and independence. Each story presents a different woman's experience with arranged marriage, often revealing the emotional conflicts between cultural expectations and personal desires. The characters—immigrants, daughters, wives, and professionals—grapple with issues such as domestic violence, displacement, betrayal, and resilience. Through vivid prose and deep empathy, Divakaruni captures the nuances of both pain and hope, offering a rich portrait of how women find strength and agency within and beyond cultural boundaries.

About the Author –

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning Indian-American author, poet, and professor known for her works that explore the immigrant experience, women’s empowerment, and South Asian identity. Born in Kolkata, India, she moved to the United States for her graduate studies and earned a PhD in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Her fiction blends tradition and modernity, often drawing from Indian mythology and personal experience. Some of her most acclaimed works include The Mistress of Spices, Sister of My Heart, and The Palace of Illusions. In addition to writing, Divakaruni teaches creative writing at the University of Houston and actively supports causes related to women’s rights and education.

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