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Forest of Enchantments is a work of fiction by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni that draws upon Hindu myths and the Ramayana. The novel centers on themes of love and womanhood, while weaving traditional stories into an Asian American context, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between heritage and contemporary life.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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