Innocence
Innocence by Shukdeb Sen, published by Austin Macauley Publishers Limited in September 2023, is a literary exploration of the Partition of India in 1947. This edition spans 202 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Shukumar, a male protagonist who grapples with the stark contrasts between repressed societal norms in India and the more open sexual expressions found in Western culture. His journey leads him to Europe, where he confronts the complexities of sexual freedom, ultimately plunging into a tumultuous experience that challenges his understanding of life and death.
The story also features Kakoli, a female protagonist whose harrowing experience during the riots adds depth to the narrative. Both characters navigate their struggles for survival amid societal chaos, transforming their misfortunes into a source of resilience and hope. The book delves into themes of human passion and the darker aspects of humanity, reflecting on the psychological scars left by violence and conflict. Innocence presents a poignant tale of renewal and the belief that humanity can rise above its tragedies.
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I based my book Innocence on the Partition of India in 1947. Innocence follows Shukumar, the male protagonist. He grew up in a repressed society like India, in which open sexuality is taboo and kept hidden. However, in Western culture, it is accepted and embraced as a natural human characteristic. So, when he settled in Europe, coming into contact with open sexual expression had a dramatic impact. This gave the illusion of sexual freedom and gratification that led to social decadence and ‘Hell’. Shukumar plunges himself into the inferno to taste Hell and encounters death but survives. Kakoli-the female protagonist who was gang raped by the Moslem goondas during riots and dumped into a ditch escaped death. The author talks about the human animalistic passion for killing and thirst for blood that has stained the psyche of humanity.
Shukumar and Kakoli struggled to survive and beat all the odds stacked against them. They turned their misfortune into a powerful guiding spirit that created a new beginning filled with hope. This new beginning was filled with a belief that humanity can overcome all the tragedies and sufferings that came into their lives. Their story is a tale of innocence!
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