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‘Paralysis’ by Chandrakant Bakshi is recognized within Gujarati literature as a milestone novel, drawing upon existentialist themes. The work marks a significant point in regional writing, though specific plot details are not provided here.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Chandrakant Bakshi
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