“For where shall a man turn who has no money? Where can he go? Wide, wide world, but as narrow as the coins in your hand. Like a tethered goat, so far and no farther. Only money can make the rope stretch, only money.”
Quote by Kamala Markandaya
Work
Nectar in a Sieve: A Novel
This novel tells the story of Rukmani, a woman living in a small Indian village, who marries a tenant farmer and faces a series of personal and environmental challenges, including poverty, drought, and industrialization. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and survival, offering a poignant look at the struggles of rural life in mid-20th-century India. more
Author
Kamala Markandaya
Kamala Markandaya, born in 1924, was an accomplished Indian-British novelist known for her insightful focus on Indian society and culture. Her works, characterized by deep social observation and delicate emotional portrayal, have become landmarks in both Indian and world literature. more
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