Anita Desai's Return: 'Rosarita' Reconnects Past and Present

Celebrated author Anita Desai, thrice shortlisted for the Booker Prize, returns with 'Rosarita', her first novella in over a decade. The book explores themes of memory, grief, and isolation through the story of Bonita, an Indian student in Mexico, who confronts her mother's mysterious past.

Exploring themes of memory, grief, and isolation, Anita Desai, the three-time Booker-shortlisted author, is set to release a new novella titled 'Rosarita'.

Published by Pan Macmillan India, the novella will be available from July 7. It delves into the essence of human connections, history, and personal pasts, reflecting Desai's profound narrative style.

Teesta Guha Sarkar, editorial director at Pan Macmillan India, highlights the novella's rich detail and profoundness, likening it to a great work of art.

The story follows Bonita, an Indian student in Mexico, who is confronted by a woman claiming to know her mother. This encounter leads Bonita on a journey where past and present intertwine, threatening to reshape her understanding of her family's history.

Desai, known for works like 'Fire On The Mountain' and 'Cry The Peacock', has been a distinguished figure in Indian literature and has received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Now 86, Desai's extensive career also includes teaching at MIT, where she remains an Emerita Professor.

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