A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies
A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies by John Murray, published by Penguin in 2004, is a collection of short stories that delves into the internal landscapes of emotions such as love, loss, obsession, and conflict. With 274 pages, this edition presents narratives that explore the complexities of family dynamics and personal revelations, offering readers a glimpse into the characters’ struggles and moments of self-discovery.
The stories unfold in various settings, including Bombay and the Himalayan mountains, where characters confront their pasts and seek understanding of their lives. In “The Hill Station,” an American-born scientist reconnects with her heritage, while the title story features an aging surgeon reflecting on his history through his grandfather’s butterfly collection. Other narratives, like “Blue” and “Acts of Memory, Wisdom of Man,” further illustrate the themes of memory and familial ties, inviting readers to engage with the psychological depth of each character’s journey.
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“And yet, despite the pull of the outer world, these stories are all about the internal world of emotions – love, loss, obsession, and conflict – and about families and how they survive. They unfold to tell of moments when people catch glimpses of their real selves, their pasts, and have flashes of understanding about their lives. In “The Hill Station,” an American-born scientist is drawn to Bombay, the homeland of her parents, where she breaks free from the confines of her well-ordered life. The title story tells of an aging surgeon who uses his grandfather’s collection of butterflies to try and make sense of his past. In “Blue,” a young man – still haunted by the tragic death of his father years earlier – traverses the Himalayan mountain that would have been his father’s last climb. In “Acts of Memory, Wisdom of Man,” the son of Indian immigrants relives the summer of 1968, and the events that determined his brother’s fate.”–BOOK JACKET.
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