Wife by Bharati Mukherjee
The novel explores the complexities of an arranged marriage through the eyes of a young Indian woman who relocates to New York City after marrying a man she barely knows. Thrust into a foreign culture, she struggles with her identity and the expectations placed upon her as a wife. As she navigates her new life, she faces the challenges of isolation and the pressures of traditional roles, which ultimately lead to a dramatic transformation in her character and worldview. Her journey is a poignant examination of the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, and the personal quest for self-realization amidst societal constraints.
The 4113th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- A Response to David Handlin’s “One Hundred Best American Novels” (The American Scholar)