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A Maiden's Prayer: A Family Story Set in 1970s Sri Lanka examines Sri Lankan beliefs in the power of astrology and the role an individual’s character plays in precipitating his destiny. The story unfolds between the years 1973-77. It centers on an extended family trying to marry off a well-to-do male relative, Berty Rajakaruna, a charming and successful engineer. Berty debates whether marriage is a worthwhile price to pay in order to reclaim his inherited estate, now in the clutches of his scheming sister. The estate is special because it was founded by his great-great-grandfather, who was a Mudaliyar (comparable to a country square), under British rule. The novel is humorously narrated by Tamara, a teenage member of the family who herself is navigating a tricky path from childhood to adulthood. Her narrative voice injects warmth and wit into the story she tells about her uncle, who spurns a traditional, arranged marriage and subsequently meets his destiny. The story’s many themes include astrology, coming-of-age traditions, Buddhism and the turbulent political climate of 1970s Sri Lanka. It also opens a window to a culture that is often foreign to the Western world. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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