Anita Desai, original name Anita Mazumdar , (b. 1937- ) is an Indian novelist, short story writer and the writer of children’s books. As a biracial child born to a German mother and Indian father, Desai was exposed to German, Hindi and English language from her childhood. After completing her B. A. from University of Delhi, Desai began to publish her stories and novels. A Devoted Son is a story about a young Indian man named Rakesh who becomes a successful doctor. His family is very proud of him and everyone praises him for being a good son. However, as Rakesh gets older and his father gets older, their relationship becomes strained. The father feels neglected and unloved, while Rakesh tries his best to take care of his father but also wants him to be healthy. The story shows the complicated relationship between parents and children, and how even the best intentions can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Characters in A Devoted Son by Anita Desai: Rakesh : Description : Th
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