Description: On the Banks of River Sarayu is a compilation of nineteen stories reflecting the lives of hidden individuals, particularly women, living in the lower strata of Indian society. Each story introduces characters who are seemingly ordinary, but test the complex realities of identity, class, gender, and reveal a candid picture of humanity. From hopes and aspirations to disappointments and frustrations, the undercurrent of pathos is reflected in the bittersweet endings. These stories are seemingly simple, but endowed with complexities, delve deeper into the intricacies of human emotion.
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Bharati Sen grew up in South East Asia and holds a Masters degree in International Relations from Jadavpur University in Kolkata, India. She has lived in the United States for over three decades. She writes regularly in local magazines and is working on a novel with historic connection to the region where she grew up. She lives with her husband in Oklahoma and enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her dog, Gabriel.