The Impressionist
The Impressionist by Hari Kunzru is a novel published by Penguin Adult on September 6, 2007, featuring 496 pages in English. This edition follows the journey of Pran Nath, an infant born in India at the turn of the last century, whose striking paleness sets him apart from his peers. Initially revered, he faces rejection from his affluent family when the truth of his parentage comes to light, setting the stage for his quest for identity.
Readers will find Pran Nath’s odyssey of self-discovery unfolds as he navigates diverse environments, from the streets of Agra to the red-light district of Bombay and eventually to England. This narrative explores themes of belonging and identity against the backdrop of early 20th-century India and beyond. The novel delves into the complexities of race and heritage, inviting readers to consider the implications of Pran Nath’s experiences as he seeks to understand who he truly is.
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In India, at the birth of the last century, an infant is brought howling into the world, his remarkable paleness marking him out from his brown-skinned fellows. Revered at first, he is later cast out from his wealthy home when his true parentage is revealed. So begins Pran Nath�s odyssey of self-discovery � a journey that will take him from the streets of Agra, via the red light disrict of Bombay, to the green lawns of England and beyond � as he struggles to understand who he really is.
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