The Bride

The Bride: Explore Harimohan Jha’s Maithili Classic Kanyadan

When it was first published in 1930, Harimohan Jha’s Kanyadan blazed through the Maithili reading world and became the inspiration for numerous Indian novels and films. Translated into English (by Lalit Kumar) for the first time, this delectable story about Indian matchmaking will charm readers with its cast of imperfect but unforgettable characters.