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### Aakash Sarkar
[edit]*Born:* April 20, 1993
*Residence:* Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
*Occupation:* Author (former restaurateur)
*Education:* Alumni of Sri Aurobindo College, Delhi University (2011-2015)
#### Early Life and Education
Aakash Sarkar was born on April 20, 1993, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He pursued his higher education at Sri Aurobindo College, Delhi University, from 2011 to 2015.
#### Career
Aakash Sarkar started his professional journey as a restaurateur. After gaining valuable experience in the culinary industry, he decided to transition to a full-time writing career.
#### Personal Life
Aakash lives in Ranchi, Jharkhand, with his mother, younger brother, and his dog, Moti. Despite Moti being a female dog, she prefers not to be called a "bitch.
"**Muse (novel)**
*Muse* is a novel written by Aakash Sarkar, published in [Year of Publication]. The book spans over 400 pages and is structured into three parts, titled Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. It includes approximately 30 illustrations that have contextual and metaphorical significance, enhancing the reader's experience.
### Plot Summary
The novel centers on the life of the protagonist, Niharika, whose story unfolds through the book's three parts. Niharika's life is portrayed as a tapestry of the obscure and colorful aspects of her existence. Orphaned at the age of two, Niharika navigates a life marked by both personal richness and the complexities of her past.
In an excerpt from the novel, Niharika is depicted as walking through a house and collecting fragments of her past and the people she encounters, who are also lost in sorrow and grief. She tends to these fragments and guides them through their shared journey, reflecting on various elements of their past and their intertwined experiences. The narrative delves into themes of memory, identity, and the search for meaning.
### Themes and Style
The novel explores themes of loss, memory, and personal identity through a metaphorical and richly illustrated narrative. The author employs a blend of visual and textual storytelling to provide a multifaceted reading experience.
### Author's Note
Aakash Sarkar has described the impetus for writing *Muse* as a result of his search for something meaningful to do. He reflects on the novel's creation with the notion that the presence of a mother in her absence can be defined as a 'Godmother.'
### Author's Biography
**Aakash Sarkar** was born on April 20, 1993, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. He currently resides with his mother, younger brother, and his dog, Moti. Aakash is a former restaurateur who transitioned to being a full-time author. He is an alumnus of Sri Aurobindo College, Delhi University (2011-2015).
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