Cinnamon Gardens
| 作者 | Shyam Selvadurai |
|---|---|
| 出版社 | Ingram International Inc |
| 商品描述 | Cinnamon Gardens：Setamongtheupperclassesinthegracious,repressiveworldof1920sCeylon(nowSriLanka),CinnamonGardenstellsthebrilliantlyintertwinedstoriesoftwoextrao |
內容簡介
內容簡介 Set among the upper classes in the gracious, repressive world of 1920s Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Cinnamon Gardens tells the brilliantly intertwined stories of two extraordinary characters. Annalukshmi is a strong-willed young woman whose family is intent upon arranging a proper marriage for her, forcing her to question whether the independence she craves will doom her to a life without love and companionship. Her uncle Balendran, respectably married, struggles to suppress his secret desire for men. The sudden arrival of a former lover, however, threatens to destroy his carefully constructed world. Both Annalukshmi and Balendran must determine if it is possible to pursue personal happiness without compromising the happiness of others. And both must draw on hidden reserves to resist the pressures of society and, even more crushing, the expectations they have placed on themselves. This masterfully plotted novel takes us beneath the polished veneer of fragrant gardens and manners to reveal a world of splintered families, forbidden emotions, and lives destroyed by prejudice. With its sensuous atmosphere, richly drawn characters, and astonishing ability to conjure time and place, Cinnamon Gardens is a riveting novel that speaks of the issues readers grapple with today, while evoking the great historical works of fiction they love. Selvadurai's critically acclaimed first novel, Funny Boy, was hailed as "first rate fiction from a brilliant writer whose next book cannot arrive here quickly enough" (Kirkus Reviews). Now, Cinnamon Gardens--an unforgettable tale of history, family, love, and destiny--confirms Selvadurai's promise as one of the most distinctive and talented novelists from a new generation.
作者介紹
作者介紹 Shyam Selvadurai was born in 1965 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He emigrated with his family to Canada at age nineteen in the wake of the 1983 riots. His first novel, Funny Boy, was awarded the Lambda Literary Award, was named a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and was published in seven countries. Selvadurai lives in Toronto, Canada.
商品規格
| 書名 / | Cinnamon Gardens |
|---|---|
| 作者 / | Shyam Selvadurai |
| 簡介 / | Cinnamon Gardens：Setamongtheupperclassesinthegracious,repressiveworldof1920sCeylon(nowSriLanka),CinnamonGardenstellsthebrilliantlyintertwinedstoriesoftwoextrao |
| 出版社 / | Ingram International Inc |
| ISBN13 / | 9780786864737 |
| ISBN10 / | |
| EAN / | 9780786864737 |
| 誠品26碼 / | |
| 重量(g) / | 626.0 |
| 頁數 / | 368 |
| 尺寸 / | 24.3X16.3X3.1CM |
| 裝訂 / | H:精裝 |
| 語言 / | 3:英文 |
| 級別 / | N:無 |
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : In a novel of family honor and destiny that recalls the masterful storytelling of "Raj Quartet, " this tale follows an upper-class teacher facing an arranged marriage, and the uncle who must suppress the secret desires that threaten to throw his life into chaos.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : In a novel of family honor and destiny that recalls the masterful storytelling of "Raj Quartet, " this tale follows an upper-class teacher facing an arranged marriage, and the uncle who must suppress the secret desires that threaten to throw his life into chaos.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : In a novel of family honor and destiny that recalls the masterful storytelling of "Raj Quartet, " this tale follows an upper-class teacher facing an arranged marriage, and the uncle who must suppress the secret desires that threaten to throw his life into chaos.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : In a novel of family honor and destiny that recalls the masterful storytelling of "Raj Quartet, " this tale follows an upper-class teacher facing an arranged marriage, and the uncle who must suppress the secret desires that threaten to throw his life into chaos.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : In a novel of family honor and destiny that recalls the masterful storytelling of "Raj Quartet, " this tale follows an upper-class teacher facing an arranged marriage, and the uncle who must suppress the secret desires that threaten to throw his life into chaos.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : In a novel of family honor and destiny that recalls the masterful storytelling of "Raj Quartet, " this tale follows an upper-class teacher facing an arranged marriage, and the uncle who must suppress the secret desires that threaten to throw his life into chaos.