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“Things can change in a day.”

Quote by Arundhati Roy

Book:The Critical studies of Arundhati Roy's The God of small things

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The Critical studies of Arundhati Roy's The God of small things

The volume provides an in-depth examination of Roy's work, including discussions on its cultural significance, narrative style, and the author's unique perspective on Indian society. more

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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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