On the Banks of River Sarayu by Bharati Sen

On the Banks of River Sarayu by Bharati Sen

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Bharati Sen originally spent much of her childhood growing up in Myanmar and West Bengal. She completed a master's degree in International Relations in India before moving to the United States. Much of her writing is inspired while living in the city of Kolkata, focusing on ordinary individuals and providing fascinating glimpses into the challenges of being a woman in India. On the Banks of River Sarayu is a collection of short stories detailing the lives of hidden individuals, particularly women, living in the lower strata of Indian society, describing the emotional and raging disparities that often lead to bittersweet endings. Bharati currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband and two sons. She is greatly involved in the Indian community and contributes to local magazines.