The Greatest Indian "New England" Books of All Time
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 300 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
Genres
The "New England" category for books typically refers to literature that is set in or inspired by the six northeastern states of the United States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. These books often explore the unique culture, history, and landscapes of the region, and may feature themes such as small-town life, colonial history, and the natural beauty of the area. The genre may include fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, and can range from classic works by authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau to contemporary novels and memoirs.
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1. Holder of the World: A Novel by Bharati Mukherjee
The novel explores the life of Hannah Easton, a woman born in 17th century Salem, who gets married to a British adventurer and travels to India. In India, she becomes the concubine of a local ruler and takes on the name "The Holder of the World". The story is narrated by a 20th-century woman who discovers Hannah's story through a virtual reality device. The narrative weaves together the historical and the contemporary, the East and the West, and the real and the virtual, to create a rich tapestry of a woman's life and the cultural clashes she experiences.
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