HarperCollins is excited to announce the release of "Mother India" by Prayaag Akbar, a captivating literary adventure set to be published by Fourth Estate. This highly anticipated novel from the award-winning author of "Leila" promises to capture the essence of youth and vitality in modern India.
#### About the Book
"Mother India" follows the lives of two young people in contemporary Delhi. Mayank, with a modest education, works in a right-wing content creator’s studio, while Nisha, a newcomer to the city, sells high-end Japanese chocolates in an upscale mall. Their paths cross when Mayank becomes enamored with Nisha through her vibrant Instagram presence, leading to a video that profoundly impacts their lives.
Prayaag Akbar's new novel explores the influence of technology on our inner lives and the constant changes in our urban and rural environments. It’s a powerful narrative that highlights the challenges and beauty of being young in today's India.
- **Format**: Hardback
- **Pages**: 184
- **Price**: Rs 499
- **Release Date**: 24th July 2024
- **Availability**: Available wherever books are sold
#### Praise for "Mother India"
Author Prayaag Akbar shares, “Mother India began as a story of a young man who falls abruptly and silently in love. It changed, over the years, as my growing concerns over the impact of technology on our inner lives began to creep into the novel. It was important to think about how Mayank and Nisha might respond to this ever-changing landscape, nothing standing still, where our urban and non-urban environments are constantly under threat, and even our most private thoughts seem to be studied by algorithms.”
Rahul Soni, Associate Publisher, adds, “We've all been waiting for Prayaag Akbar's next book, ever since the publication of his excellent first novel Leila and the immense acclaim it received. It's always a hard act to follow that sort of success, but with Mother India, Prayaag delivers – this is the work of a major novelist coming into his own. I don't think I've seen a more precisely crafted, finely honed narrative in years. This is a novel that deals with big themes, timely themes in an incredibly sure-footed, light-handed way – a novel that speaks to, and illuminates, the times we live in. Read it.”
#### About the Author
Prayaag Akbar is the author of "Leila" (2017), which won the Crossword Jury Prize and the Tata Literature First Book Award. "Leila" has been translated into Hindi, Marathi, and Turkish, and adapted into a Netflix series. Akbar teaches creative writing at Krea University and resides in Goa with his family.
For reviews, excerpts, interviews, and more information, please contact Vandana Rathore at vandana.rathore@harpercollins.co.in.
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