An edition of In Custody (1984)
In Custody
Tie-In Edition
By Anita Desai
3.33 (6 Ratings)
15 Want to read1 Currently reading5 Have read
15 Want to read1 Currently reading5 Have read
Publish Date
March 1, 1994
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Language
eng
Pages
203
Description:
The book 'In Custody" , shortlisted for booker prize, is contemplated with various concerning issues of the World specifically India. These themes are status of Urdu Language in India, psychological and sociological elements of Indians and their traditions, the Scheming World , etc. Deven Sharma , a lecturer in a college, is the hero without heroism in the book. Murad and Mr.Jain are specifically the examples of a scheming World. Imtiaz Begum as a new woman, a genuine example of growing Feminism.