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Mooltiki and Other Stories and Poems of India
Author: Rumer Godden
Hard cover with dust jacket. Good condition. First edition (1957).
Mooltiki and Other Stories and Poems of India by Rumer Godden is a varied and evocative collection that brings together short stories and poems inspired by the author’s deep familiarity with Indian life and culture. Through vivid settings and sensitively drawn characters—often children or ordinary people—Godden explores themes of innocence, cultural encounter, spiritual awareness, and the emotional complexities of growing up in India. The title story and accompanying pieces reflect both the beauty and hardship of Indian society, blending realism with a gentle lyricism and moral insight. Overall, the book offers an intimate, compassionate portrait of India as seen through a Western writer deeply attuned to its rhythms, traditions, and human stories.
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