20th Century Foreign Literature Series - Shipwreck

Author: Rabindranath Tagore (India)
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Features: Young Romesh, though in love with Hannahlini, is forced to hastily marry a stranger at his father's command. The next day after the wedding, the bridal procession's boat team meets with an accident on the river. Romesh rescues a bride, only to learn later that she is not his actual wife. Romesh is torn between his affection for Hannahlini and his unwillingness to pretend with the rescued Kamana, yet out of moral duty, he cannot abandon her and is willing to be misunderstood by others. Kamana, upon discovering the truth, leaves resolutely in search of her husband. After a series of joys and sorrows, twists and turns, Romesh and Hannahlini, and Narayanaksha and Kamana, the two couples of lovers finally come together in happiness.