Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Geetanjali Shree's new story collection explores family ties
Geetanjali Shree has written a new collection of stories called 'And I Saw Myself Running'.
In these stories, she talks about how people often become like their parents or grandparents, even if they try not to.
The stories feature interesting characters like an old lady, a grandfather, and a mother named March, Ma, and Sakura.
The translator, Rockwell, mentions that many of the stories have complex elderly characters.
The main idea is about understanding our parents as real people with flaws and seeing how our lives connect with theirs.
Geetanjali Shree's new story collection 'And I Saw Myself Running' explores family dynamics and self-discovery.
The stories highlight the inevitability of becoming like one's parents or grandparents.
Complex elderly characters, such as an enigmatic old lady and a grandfather, feature prominently.
The translator, Rockwell, notes the presence of intricate elderly characters in several stories.
Themes include grown-up children learning to see their parents as full, flawed individuals.
- Who
- Geetanjali Shree
- What
- Release of a new collection of stories titled 'And I Saw Myself Running'
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To explore themes of family dynamics and self-discovery
Traditional Family Values
Individualism and Self-Discovery
Role of Family in Identity
Traditional Family Values
Emphasizes the importance of family heritage and the inevitability of becoming like one's parents or grandparents.
Individualism and Self-Discovery
Highlights the struggle for individuality and the process of self-discovery despite familial influences.
- Author
- Geetanjali Shree
- Collection Title
- And I Saw Myself Running
- Translator
- Rockwell
- Themes
- Family dynamics, self-discovery, generational similarities
- Notable Characters
- Enigmatic old lady, grandfather, mother of March, Ma and Sakura