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“People rarely win wars, governments rarely lose them. People get killed. Governments moult and regroup, hydra-headed. They use flags first to shrink-wrap people's minds and smother thought, and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury their willing dead.”

Quote by Arundhati Roy

Work

The Algebra of Infinite Justice

The Algebra of Infinite Justice is a thought-provoking novel that intertwines mathematical theories with profound philosophical questions. The narrative follows a character who grapples with the concept of justice in a world where mathematical equations and ethical principles are inextricably linked. The book challenges readers to consider the nature of justice and morality through the lens of abstract thought and mathematical exploration. 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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