Unlove Story by Pal, Sudipto

Unlove Story

A gay novel in which the rural landscapes of Bengal set the stage for a story that...
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SKU: 9781803094205
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Author: Sudipto Pal
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Unlove Story by Pal, Sudipto

Unlove Story

€29,72

Unlove Story

€29,72
Author: Sudipto Pal
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A gay novel in which the rural landscapes of Bengal set the stage for a story that transcends the boundaries of tradition and love.

Mallar, a shy and introspective sixteen-year-old, finds himself drawn to Srijan, his classmate's enigmatic elder cousin, during a fateful summer in a small-town family home. At first, Mallar's fantasies take shape in secret sketches of Srijan. But soon, their connection becomes a complex play of mutual desire and dominance, which leads to the forging of a unique pact--a promise never to fall in love with each other.

As their lives take them from the serene landscapes of Bengal to the vibrant beaches of Chennai, the mysterious alleys of Paris, and the buzzing streets of Bangalore, the two men's unconventional companionship deepens. With each meeting comes a new revelation, a fresh twist to their agreement, and a surprising facet of their identities. Mallar, reviving his childhood passion, embarks on a journey to establish himself as an artist. Collaborating on an art project, Mallar transforms Srijan's body into a living canvas. But what begins as a creative endeavor quickly becomes a voyage into uncharted depths, as the canvas asks questions, challenges their resolve, and unravels hidden truths, culminating in new beginnings.

Delving into the intricate layers of two men's lives, their fears, insecurities, hopes, and the mosaic of experiences that shape them, this novel is a testament to the complexities of human connection. One of the first openly gay novels written in Bengali, and the first to be translated into English, Sudipto Pal's Unlove Story is a groundbreaking addition to the canon of queer literature from around the world.

Author: Sudipto Pal
Publisher: Seagull Books
Published: 11/05/2024
Pages: 164
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781803094205

About the Author
Sudipto Pal is a writer, statistician, and data scientist. He regularly writes on LGBTQ+ topics and cultural and art history for major Bengali publications. His most recent work is the nonfiction Bengali book Samakamita O Bibartan. Pal lives in Bangalore, India, with his partner. Arunava Sinha translates classic, modern, and contemporary Bengali literature from India and Bangladesh into English. He is an associate professor of practice in the Creative Writing Department at Ashoka University, India, and codirector of the Ashoka Centre for Translation.

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