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Jainendra's 'Tyagpatra'
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Jainendra's 'Tyagpatra'

A novel of renunciation, redemption and salvation

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Rohini Chowdhury
Aug 24, 2022
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In this post, we take a brief look at Tyagpatra by one of Hindi’s most celebrated novelists, Jainendra.

JAINENDRA (1905-1988)

Jainendra dominated the Hindi literary scene for most of the 20th century. He introduced the psychological in Hindi fiction and is known for his deep and sensitive exploration of the human mind. He is also celebrated for his crisp…

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