Timeless Soul: A Quest for Immortality
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Author: Prakash Nayak Translator: Mysore Nataraja
Timeless Soul is the English translation of the Kannada novel Antu by Prakash Nayak (Chanda Pustaka, 2020). The original novel was considered a valuable addition to the world of Kannada novels because of its theme and narrative technique. The novel discusses aspects of the modern American corporate world. It explores questions that the protagonist encounters during his involvement in a project initially intended to navigate the competitive field of new technologies. While probing a secretive project, a team of investigators confronts profound questions about life, death, rebirth, and the eternal cycle of existence. Does the apparent end of one thing lead to the beginning of another? From the west coast of India to the west coast of the United States, their intertwined journeys reflect shifting realities and evolving possibilities. The lucid English translation from Kannada preserves the original’s rhythm and soul, offering readers a seamless passage into a world of wonder and reflection.
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