The Theme of Hunger in Kamala Markandeya’s Novel "Nectar in a Sieve

Abstract

This study explores the profound theme of hunger in Kamala Markandeya's iconic novel, "Nectar in a Sieve." Against the backdrop of post-independence rural India, the narrative paints a vivid and poignant picture of the relentless struggle for survival faced by the characters in a small village. This struggle is epitomized by the pervasive threat of hunger, which looms over their lives as a haunting motif.