num_pages: 252
description: A major novel on recent Indian political history, covers partition and violence in Bengal. Reflects post-colonial concerns with historical memory, symbolism, and cultural transition. Excellent reviews in the West and South Asia.
language: English
title: The Shadow Lines
titlecomplete: The Shadow Lines
genres: Fiction, Historical, Indian Literature, Asia, India, Literature, Novels, Historical Fiction, Post Colonial, Literary Fiction
ratings_count: 8162
places: Calcutta, India
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: Sahitya Akademi Award
category: English
publisher: Ravi Dayal Publisher, New Delhi