the palace of illusions 10th anniversary edition

When it was launched in 2008, it broke the old mould of stories being told from a man’s point of view. To you, my readers, I dedicate with gratitude and love, this tenth anniversary edition of The Palace of Illusions,” says Divakaruni. For embracing Her Story, which is ultimately, a crucial part of the Human Story. This made me thankful to so many readers for their willingness to listen to an alternate interpretation of the ever-relevant Indian epic. “But the book became successful beyond my dreams. It’s Panchaali, wife of the five Pandavas, narrating the journey of her tumultous life, yet bravely lived life.ĭespite having written a compelling story, Divakaruni was unsure about how her Panchaali would be perceived. Its narration takes a feminine overture to the epic tale of Mahabharata. The Palace of Illusions (10th Anniversary Edition) Hardcover Januby CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNI (Author) 8,667 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 5.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 21.80 Other new, used and collectible from 16. The book is back in news for the publication of its tenth anniversary edition by Pan Macmillan India for good reason. The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is one such. It migrates into innercapes of bold imagination that gives birth to a brazen perspective. It enveloped her trials, complexity of her relationships and secret desires.Įvery once in a while you come across a book that goes beyond its words. The book began with Panchaali’s birth in fire, followed by a mature stance of her being a wife to five husbands. The 10th anniversary publication, that has a new author’s note, comes as a subtle reminder that epics are not a thing of the past. strip Wimbledon of its ranking points this year Nostalgic fans look back at Andrew Garfield s performance on The Amazing Spider Man s 10th anniversary. It enveloped her trials and tribulations, complexity of her relationships and desire she secretly harboured for another man. The book began with Panchaali’s birth in fire, followed by a mature stance of being a wife to five husbands.

The palace of illusions 10th anniversary edition