{"product_id":"indian-love-stories","title":"Indian Love Stories by Sudhir Kakar","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIndian Love Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is an anthology curated by Sudhir Kakar, featuring a selection of classic and contemporary tales that delve into the complexities of love, desire, and human relationships within the Indian context.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe collection includes works by renowned authors such as Amrita Pritam, Kamala Das, Indira Goswami, and Subodh Ghosh.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese stories explore themes of unfulfilled love, societal constraints, and the emotional intricacies of romantic relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFor instance, \"The Empty Chest\" by Indira Goswami portrays the poignant tale of a woman confronting the death of her former lover after years of separation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSimilarly, \"The House Combustible\" by Subodh Ghosh examines the unexpected reunion of a divorced couple, highlighting the enduring emotional bonds that transcend time and circumstance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSudhir Kakar \u003c\/strong\u003e(1938–2024) was an Indian psychoanalyst and writer, renowned for his contributions to the fields of cultural psychology and the psychology of religion.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEducated at the University of Mannheim and the University of Vienna, Kakar trained in psychoanalysis at the Sigmund Freud Institute in Frankfurt.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe held academic positions at various prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, the University of Chicago, and Goa University.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKakar's literary works encompass both fiction and non-fiction, with notable titles such as \u003cem data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eThe Ascetic of Desire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eThe Analyst and the Mystic\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eThe Colors of Violence\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis writings often explore the intersections of psychology, culture, and spirituality, offering profound insights into the human psyche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274611159297,"sku":"2RAENF0U9-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/978-8174362797.jpg?v=1659171016","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/indian-love-stories","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}