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Book Details

Title: The Foreigner
Author: Arun Joshi
Publisher: Hind Pocket Books
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: Not Available
Pages: 244
Published Year: 1971
Dimensions: 16 x 10 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.

About the Book

The Foreigner by Arun Joshi is one of the landmark novels of modern Indian English literature. First published in the 1960s, the novel explores profound questions of identity, alienation, belonging, and the search for meaning in an increasingly complex world.

The story follows Sindi Oberoi, a young man of mixed heritage who feels disconnected from both his roots and the societies in which he lives. Having spent much of his life moving between cultures and countries, he struggles with a deep sense of isolation and emotional detachment. His journey becomes a powerful exploration of what it means to be an outsider.

A central theme of the novel is the conflict between individual freedom and human responsibility. Through a series of personal relationships and life-changing events, Sindi is forced to confront his own attitudes toward commitment, love, and moral accountability. These experiences gradually challenge his detached worldview.

The novel also examines the tensions between Eastern and Western values. Arun Joshi skillfully contrasts material success and personal ambition with deeper questions of purpose, spirituality, and self-realization. The result is a narrative that remains highly relevant to modern readers navigating questions of identity and meaning.