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Discussion of Avijit Dutt's novel An Odyssey of Love

Discussion of Avijit Dutt's novel An Odyssey of Love
Travelling for love - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

A writer named Avijit Dutt wrote a book called 'An Odyssey of Love'.

The book tells the story of two lovers who are separated by long sea journeys.

Dutt talked about his book with another writer named Julie Banerjee Mehta.

They had their conversation at a club called the Calcutta South Club.

Many people came to listen and enjoyed the discussion.

The book connects India and Southeast Asia using history and old stories.

Dutt even learned a special dance called Kathakali to help him write the book.

The Australian consul general liked how the book tells the stories of people whose voices are often not heard.

The president of the club said the event was so engaging that the audience felt like they were living the novel.

A teacher named Priyanka Dalmia liked the characters Purna and Keshava so much that she ordered the book.

Key facts

Event
Literary discussion of 'An Odyssey of Love'
Author
Avijit Dutt
Novel
An Odyssey of Love
Conversation partner
Julie Banerjee Mehta
Hosts
Rising Asia Literary Circle and Calcutta South Club
Notable attendee
Bernard Lynch, consul general of Australia
Theme
Bridge between India and Southeast Asia
Characters
Purna and Keshava

Quotes

Julie Banerjee Mehta

Curator of the Rising Asia Literary Circle

“Rarely do I see the kind of obsessive loyalty to research in my job as a literary reviewer as I have witnessed in Avijit’s devotion to learning a new dance form”
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“Listening to the noted author in conversation with Julie Mehta was an excellent experience”
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