Enter a World of Myth and Magic with "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are thrilled to introduce "The Palace of Illusions: A Novel" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, a mesmerizing retelling of the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, from the perspective of an extraordinary woman.
Compelling Retelling of a Classic Epic
Offers a fresh and captivating retelling of the Mahabharata, focusing on the life of Draupadi, one of its central female characters. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s narrative brings to life the ancient story with modern sensibilities, making it accessible and engaging for contemporary readers.
Richly Imagined and Powerful Prose
Divakaruni’s richly imagined prose and deep character development provide a new dimension to the timeless tale. Her portrayal of Draupadi as a strong, complex, and resilient woman adds depth and nuance to the epic, exploring themes of power, destiny, and identity.
Memorable Quotes from "The Palace of Illusions"
- "This palace is built of memories, and it is built with the stones of the heart."
- Translation (Sinhala): "මෙම මාලිගාව සතුරු සැළසුම් වලින් සාදා ඇති අතර, එය හදවතින් ගල් වලින් සාදා ඇත."
- Translation (Tamil): "இந்த அரண்மனை நினைவுகளை வைத்து கட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது, இது இதயத்தின் கற்களால் கட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது."
- "The mark of a great warrior is to be able to face one's own reflection in the mirror with honor."
About the Book
Title: The Palace of Illusions: A Novel
Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
ISBN: 9780385515993
Publisher: Doubleday
Published Year: 2008
Number of Pages: 384
Binding: Paperback
