Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Glassblower’s Breath’?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Sunetra Gupta

Explanation:

• The Glassblower’s Breath (1993) is the second novel written by Sunetra Gupta.

• The novel traces the emotional and intellectual journey of a young Indian woman across Calcutta, New York, and London.

• It explores themes of identity, memory, displacement, and the tension between social order and inner chaos.

• The work is known for its lyrical prose style and psychological depth.

• Sunetra Gupta is also a Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at the University of Oxford, combining literary and scientific excellence.

Information Booster:

• Sunetra Gupta won the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel Memories of Rain (1992).

• Other notable works include A Sin of Colour and So Good in Black.

Additional Knowledge:

Bharati Mukherjee (Option a)

• Indian-American author known for Jasmine and The Middleman and Other Stories.

• Her works mainly focus on immigrant experiences in America.

• She won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1988.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Option c)

• Known for The Palace of Illusions and The Mistress of Spices.

• Her writings often draw from mythology and historical themes.

• Focuses on women’s experiences and diaspora identity.

Shobha De (Option d)

• Popular for novels like Socialite Evenings and Starry Nights.

• Often writes about urban elite society in India.

• Known as a prominent columnist and social commentator.