Baumgartners Bombay Anita Desai
Anita Desai's poignant novel, Baumgartner's Bombay, masterfully explores the life of Hugo Baumgartner, a German Jew who seeks refuge in India during the tumultuous mid-20th century. This profound work of Indian literature delves into themes of exile, identity, and the perpetual feeling of being an outsider, tracing Baumgartner's quiet existence across bustling Bombay and Calcutta. It's a compelling narrative about a German in India, offering a sensitive portrayal of displacement and identity through one man's solitary journey.