Nectar In A Sieve - Hardcover

by Kamala Markandaya (Author)

Nectar in a Sieve is a novel written by Kamala Markandaya that tells the story of a woman named Rukmani and her struggles to survive in rural India during the early 20th century. Rukmani is married off at a young age to a poor farmer named Nathan, and together they work hard to make a living off their small plot of land. However, they face numerous challenges such as drought, floods, and famine, which threaten their livelihood and the lives of their children.As the years go by, Rukmani and Nathan's family grows and they face new challenges such as the arrival of industrialization and the changing social and economic landscape of India. Rukmani must navigate through these changes while also dealing with personal tragedies such as the loss of her children and the deterioration of her relationship with Nathan.Throughout the novel, Markandaya explores themes of poverty, family, tradition, and the clash between tradition and modernity. She also sheds light on the struggles of rural Indian women and the impact of colonialism on their lives. Nectar in a Sieve is a poignant and powerful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those living in rural India during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.