Baumgartner’s Bombay
Baumgartner’s Bombay by Anita Desai is a novel published by Vintage in 1998, featuring 229 pages in English. The story follows Hugo Baumgartner, a character who experiences a profound sense of displacement throughout his life. From his challenging childhood in pre-war Berlin to his business endeavors in Calcutta and Bombay, Hugo grapples with his identity as a perpetual outsider, unable to find belonging in any of the societies he encounters.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of alienation and identity through Hugo’s journey. Desai’s writing is noted for its opulent vocabulary and vivid physical descriptions, which enhance the portrayal of Hugo’s experiences as he navigates the complexities of being a foreigner in different cultures. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of the struggles faced by those who feel out of place, making it a significant addition to the realm of fiction.
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Hugo Baumgartner, The Central Character Of Anita Desai’S Dazzling Novel, Is A Wandering Jew All His Life. From The Agonising Scenes Of His Childhood In Pre-War Berlin, Through His Spell In Business In Calcutta And Then Bombay, He Simply Does Not Belong. Too Dark For Hitler’S Society He Is Too Fair For India; He Remains A Firanghi, A Foreigner, Wherever He Goes’ Daily Telegraph ‘Anita Desai Writes Beautifully, Employing An Opulent Vocabulary To Great Effect In Her Physical Descriptions.The Achievement Of A Superior Writer’ Literary Review’A Book That Puts To Shame All The Little Epithets And Pert Clichés That Praise May Offer’ London Review Of Books
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