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The Cosmopolitans

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 Format: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback  Author: Anjum Hasan  Category: Novel  Publisher: Penguin India  Published: 2015  ISBN: 0143427555  ISBN-13: 978-0143427551  Pages: 400  Language: English  Buy Now  Amazon  Amazon Kindle
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In “The Cosmopolitans” by Anjum Hasan, meet Qayenaat, a drifting and sensitive figure on the outskirts of Bangalore’s art scene. When the world-renowned artist Baban Reddy, who once hung on her every word, returns to showcase his latest artwork, old longings resurface within her. Baban’s arrival coincides with other significant events, leading Qayenaat on an unexpected journey to war-torn rural India and into an unlikely relationship with a man she never anticipated.

This novel is a captivating exploration of ideas and emotions, delving into the role of art in modern life while painting a vivid portrait of a woman in conflict with the world. With a tender and wry narrative, “The Cosmopolitans” is a thought-provoking and insightful work, solidifying Anjum Hasan’s position as one of today’s most exciting and talented novelists.

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Editorial Reviews

"An engaging, uplifting read... Intense and cerebral... There’s a lightness of touch, bordering on the zany. Pick up The Cosmopolitans to read an author at the peak of her powers, long may they last" - Mint

"Fiercely intelligent... The Cosmopolitans is a must-read" - Indian Express

"Chock-full of irony... A tantalizing novel about art and artists... A joy to read" -Open

"The remarkable thing about Hasan's novel is that it forces you to have a conversation with yourself: and it has been quite some time since a novel has been so intellectually provocative" - India Today

About the author

Anjum Hasan

Anjum Hasan is an Indian author and poet. She was born in Shillong, Meghalaya, and currently resides in Bangalore. Hasan has written several novels, short stories, and poetry collections, often exploring themes of identity, love, and urban life. Her notable...

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