Book Details

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 176
• Cover: Perfect Binding
• Author: Dalpat Chauhan
• ISBN: 9789355483621
• Release Date: 01 December 2022

About the Book

This powerful novel by Dalpat Chauhan is set in rural northern Gujarat during pre-independence India and presents a deeply moving portrayal of a Dalit community struggling to survive on the margins of an upper-caste village. Through stark realism and emotionally compelling storytelling, the novel exposes the harsh realities of caste discrimination, poverty, social exclusion, and human resilience.

The narrative captures the daily struggles, dignity, aspirations, and collective experiences of marginalized people living under oppressive social structures. Dalpat Chauhan, an important voice in Gujarati Dalit literature, brings authenticity and emotional depth to the story while highlighting the injustices embedded in traditional caste hierarchies.