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Two Sisters by Krishna Kripalani, Rabindranath Tagore
4.0
Two Sisters by RabindranathTagore translated by Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee revolves around the marriage of Shashanka and Sharmila. Shashanka is a man who is dedicated to his work, come what may. Sharmila, is the ideal wife. She not only takes care of the house but also supports Shashanka and his work life. She takes care of his health despite him neglecting his wife.
He keeps working day and night and she keeps running behind him, taking care of his basic needs. Shashanka is comfortable with his life only because his wife keeps everything in order, something he hasn't realised yet. Shashanka is infatuated towards Urmimala, Sharmila's younger sister.
Sharmila is diagnosed with some disease calls Urmi to take care of her house and that's when the infatuation between the two reaches new heights. Sharmila, aware of what is going on is quite because her husband's happiness matters the most. She sobs uncontrollably in her room when both of them are away.
Soon enough, Urmi realises what she has done and leaves them when the right time comes, apologizing for her deeds and the disruption caused by her.
Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee has translated the work not only with simplicity but also beautifully. The trait of infidelity in marriage is not new for the contemporary marriage, hence making this work of Tagore a timeless one. Each and every character has their due role to play and have been given equal attention.
The narration is from different point of views and focuses on different essence of married life. The husband has always been the dominating one, controlling the life of his wife. From her reading preferences to the people she socializes with, like we see in Urmimala and Nirod.
Shashanka and Sharmila's married life shows a different side. How little Shashanka cares about his wife and how she devotes her entire life for the betterment of her husband.
A beautifully written novella, timeless and eternal.
He keeps working day and night and she keeps running behind him, taking care of his basic needs. Shashanka is comfortable with his life only because his wife keeps everything in order, something he hasn't realised yet. Shashanka is infatuated towards Urmimala, Sharmila's younger sister.
Sharmila is diagnosed with some disease calls Urmi to take care of her house and that's when the infatuation between the two reaches new heights. Sharmila, aware of what is going on is quite because her husband's happiness matters the most. She sobs uncontrollably in her room when both of them are away.
Soon enough, Urmi realises what she has done and leaves them when the right time comes, apologizing for her deeds and the disruption caused by her.
Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee has translated the work not only with simplicity but also beautifully. The trait of infidelity in marriage is not new for the contemporary marriage, hence making this work of Tagore a timeless one. Each and every character has their due role to play and have been given equal attention.
The narration is from different point of views and focuses on different essence of married life. The husband has always been the dominating one, controlling the life of his wife. From her reading preferences to the people she socializes with, like we see in Urmimala and Nirod.
Shashanka and Sharmila's married life shows a different side. How little Shashanka cares about his wife and how she devotes her entire life for the betterment of her husband.
A beautifully written novella, timeless and eternal.