“But surely Uncle Akbar could not be dead as they were dead? There must be something indestructible — something that remained of men who had walked and talked with one and told one stories, men whom one had loved and looked up to. But where had it gone? It was all very puzzling, and he did not understand.”
The Far Pavilions is a novel that delves into the complex relationship between British colonialism and Indian society. The story follows the life of a young Englishman who is educated in an Indian school and becomes deeply involved in the local culture, leading to a rich tapestry of personal growth and cultural exploration. more
“No one is truly lost when they remain in the hearts and minds of those wwho love them”
“Dead mothers are rather fashionable these days. They lend such an attractive air of tragedy.”
“There’s only so much room for life and death in our world. One must be traded for the other.”