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'The Mahatma Misunderstood' studies the relationship between the
production of novels in late-colonial India and nationalist
agitation promoted by the Indian National Congress. The volume
examines the process by which novelists who were critically engaged
with Gandhian nationalism, and who saw both the potentials and the
pitfalls of Gandhian political strategies, came to be seen as the
Mahatma's standard-bearers rather than his loyal opposition.
Mohan Karan has been blessed with exceptional good looks-and a rare
blood type. An orphan with few connections, he finds that his
degree in English literature is unable to secure him a proper job.
However, he discovers he can make good money by selling his blood
to a private blood bank. And while this opens up unexpected
possibilities for this unemployed graduate, little does he realize
that it all comes at great personal cost. This short, blistering
novel launched Joginder Paul's literary career, cleverly exploring
the insidious ways in which the mighty habitually prey upon the
vulnerable. Incisive in its observations, A Drop of Blood also ably
tackles themes of female desire. Snehal Shingavi's lucid
translation makes this important work available in English for the
first time.
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