Strangers on the roof
By: Rajendra Yadav ; translated from the Hindi and with an introduction by Ruth Vanita
Contributors: Vanita, Ruth, translator, writer of introduction
Series: Modern classics; Penguin modern classics
Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780143423829
Subjects: Psychologically abused women; Arranged marriage; Man-woman relationships; Hindi; Fiction
Work titles: Śarā akāśa
Description: Samar, a young scholar, is married to Prabha against his will. Ego and frustration combine to make him refuse to say even a single word to his wife on the day of the marriage. They live thus, without speaking, for nearly a year. Until one moment when their suppressed emotions burst through, and lead to a passionate reconciliation. Funny, affectionate and hard hitting, this is one of the most unique love stories in Indian writing.
Notes: Novel.

Translation of: Sārā ākāśā.

First published in Hindi by Pragati Prakashan, 1952. This translation first published by Penguin Books India, 1994.

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