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When the River Meets the Sea

By Halide Salam

When the River Meets the Sea

By Halide Salam

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'When The River Meets the Sea' is a historical fiction told through the perspective of a young girl living in 1971 East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, during an impending civil war. The story explores the complex cultural dynamics within a family, set in a country that gained independence years after British colonization and still carries the legacy of that history. It portrays the idyllic life of a young girl disrupted by civil war, just before she escapes the invading Pakistani army. The story provides insight into the cultural struggles faced by children in post-colonial nations, referring to the children as 'dou nas laa'-a racially derogatory term for Anglo-Indian children of mixed British and Indian heritage. As the author redefines this word, she explores her own cultural identity. Through conversations with her parents, self-reflection, and nature-inspired analogies, she builds her new socio-spiritual identity.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
148
Release Date:
2025-10-30
Publication Date:
2025-10-30
Publisher:
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1836710208
ISBN13:
9781836710202
Weight:
191 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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