Discover India! English, August: An Indian Story by Upamanyu Chatterjee (1988).

The novel follows the protagonist Agastya Sen, an English-speaking Indian civil servant, through his first year in the fictional town of Madna.

Agastya is unimpressed by the small-town mentality of Madna and his colleagues, and spends much of his time trying to amuse himself.

Agastya's search for entertainment leads him on various adventures, which include drinking and smoking, visiting a brothel, and participating in a cricket match.

Agastya also struggles with the tension between his post-modern outlook and his traditional Indian roots.

The novel also explores themes of urbanization, gender roles, and politics.

Agastya's interactions with his colleagues and the people of Madna reveal the complexities of Indian life, culture and identity.

The novel provides an insightful look into 1980s India and its social and political landscape.

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