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The aim is to analyze spatiality in Rohinton Mistry's novel to reveal his nostalgic sentiments towards Mumbai and its history.

February 22, 2026The Central European journal of Canadian studies

Such a Long Journey (1991) : topophilic sentiments in Rohinton Mistry

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Analysis of topophilia reveals nostalgia for Mumbai's spaces and colonial past in Mistry's fiction, highlighting cultural complexity.

The aim is to analyze spatiality in Rohinton Mistry's novel to reveal his nostalgic sentiments towards Mumbai and its history.
In-depth literary analysis of the novel's settings
Examination of different types of spaces: domestic, personal, spiritual, and cultural
Focus on the relationship between characters and their environment
Mistry portrays Mumbai as a multidimensional character
Spatiality plays a critical role in expressing nostalgia and cultural identity
The narrative reflects the complexities of colonial and post-independence India.

Judit Molnár (2011) studied this question.

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