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Geetanjali Shree became the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize in 2022 for her novel ‘Tomb of Sand’. Originally written in Hindi as ‘Ret Samadhi’, it was translated into English by Daisy Rockwell.
The book is a story about an 80-year-old woman who, after the death of her husband, embarks on a transformative journey to confront her past, including the trauma of Partition. The novel is praised for its rich narrative and interweaving of historical and contemporary themes.
‘Tomb of Sand’ represents a significant achievement in Indian literature, especially as it showcases a work originally written in Hindi on the global stage, highlighting the importance of translation in bringing regional literature to international audiences.
