Aanchal Malhrota
Remnants of Partition: 21 Objects from a Continent Divided
Remnants of Partition: 21 Objects from a Continent Divided
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Aanchal Malhotra's book, Remnants of Partition, explores the emotional and traumatic impact of the Partition through the possessions saved by her great-grandparents. It reveals the hidden family stories within these items and uncovers a rich tapestry of pain, rupture, and hope. The book gives voice to the voiceless and restores the everyday to a significant drama of the twentieth century.
Format: Hardback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
The Partition's emotional and traumatic impact is buried deep within history, yet Aanchal Malhotra has discovered a remarkable way to recover and uncover its secrets. Through the possessions saved by her own great-grandparents as they fled their homes, she delves into the unique power of these objects: to unlock the mysteries of a colossal human migration and a life that once existed.
Remnants of Partition is a captivating alternative history that weaves together the family stories hidden within the items carried between the newly formed India and Pakistan during the tumultuous period of partition. Through their exploration, they uncover a rich tapestry of pain and rupture, but also of hope and connection. In their search for belonging through belongings and the reformation of identities, they discover a profound sense of identity and belonging.
The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling. It gives voice to the voiceless, restoring the everyday to the grand drama of the twentieth century. Its power and poignancy will haunt the reader long after they have turned the last page.
Shortlisted for the prestigious British Academy's 2019 Al-Rodhan Prize, A Hindustan Times India @ 70 book, Shortlisted for the Hindu Lit for Life Non-Fiction Prize, and Shortlisted for the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize, Remnants of Partition is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Partition and the importance of preserving its history.
Weight: 826g
Dimension: 237 x 167 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787381209
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