The Resignation And The Sun’s Seventh Horse

The Resignation Pramod, the narrator of this story, looks back on the past in an introspective mood. The life story of his aunt Mrinal, the relationship he shared with her as a child, his gradual estrangement from her in adulthood all combine to raise deep, philosophical questions about human nature and the restrictions society imposes on it. As the story unfolds, society reveals it to be a fraudulent institution, each member of which adopts a false personality to fit into social roles. Well written and beautifully translated, The Resignation is a moving tale which offers poignant insights. The Sun’s Seventh Horse The Sun’s Seventh Horse is a unique experiment in storytelling. This short novel is a set connecting mini-narratives, and it is considered to be one of the foremost instances of mutafacient in twentieth century Hindi Literature. The novel is rich in insights and sparkles with a sense of irony. The characters inspire the reader to mull on life and its mysteries, holding up a mirror to love and loss. This is an engaging meditation about life, as well as the art of storytelling.