Haaksirikko by Rabindranath Tagore

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Author Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941
Translator Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti), 1885-1967
Title Haaksirikko
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Rikonen
Summary "Haaksirikko" by Rabindranath Tagore is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins by introducing Ramesh, a promising law student who is about to complete his studies, and hints at the complexities of his relationships with family and friends, particularly focusing on the intricate dynamics involving a potential marriage with a girl named Hemnalini, as well as his unexpected bond with another girl, Kamila. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Ramesh's impending decisions about his future, career, and love life. He is caught in a web of familial obligations and societal expectations, particularly when he learns that his father has arranged his marriage to a girl he has never met, while he secretly harbors feelings for Hemnalini. As the narrative unfolds, Ramesh grapples with his emotions, leading to an unforeseen disaster at sea that dramatically alters the course of his life and his nascent relationships. This tragic event places him in a morally complex situation when he's found with Kamila, a girl from the shipwreck, which prompts introspection about duty, love, and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject India -- Fiction
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