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“Fiction and non-fiction are only different techniques of story telling. For reasons I do not fully understand, fiction dances out of me. Non-fiction is wrenched out by the aching, broken world I wake up to every morning.”

Quote by Arundhati Roy

Work

Ordinary Person's Guide To Empire

This book delves into the intricate processes and impacts of empire-building, offering an accessible and insightful look at the subject from the viewpoint of someone not traditionally associated with power or influence. more

Author

Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author best known for her novel 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997. Her works often explore social and political issues such as class, race, and gender. more

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