{"product_id":"arranged-marriage-1","title":"Arranged marriage by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eArranged Marriage\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant collection of short stories by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni that explores the lives of Indian and Indian-American women caught between two cultures. Each story delves into the emotional complexities of love, tradition, identity, and personal freedom, often centered around the theme of arranged marriages. The characters—ranging from young brides and immigrants to modern women—face various struggles such as cultural displacement, domestic abuse, and the tension between duty and desire. With lyrical prose and deep empathy, Divakaruni brings to life the inner worlds of these women as they navigate societal expectations and seek empowerment in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1520\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eChitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an acclaimed Indian-American author, poet, and professor whose work often focuses on the experiences of South Asian women. Born in Kolkata, India, she later moved to the United States, where she earned a Ph.D. in English. Her writing bridges the gap between Eastern and Western cultures, exploring themes like immigration, identity, and female empowerment. Divakaruni’s stories are known for their emotional depth and lyrical style. \u003cem data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eArranged Marriage\u003c\/em\u003e, her debut short story collection, won several prestigious awards and established her as a powerful voice in contemporary literature. She has since published numerous novels, poems, and essays that continue to inspire and resonate globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45383694811393,"sku":"30UTUOU81-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/3fwr.jpg?v=1720693293","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/arranged-marriage-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}