Who wrote the book, Cry, the Peacock?

The correct answer is C. Anita Desai.

Anita Desai is an Indian author who wrote Cry, the Peacock in 1963. The novel is about a young woman named Maya who is married to a man named Gautama. Maya is unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped in her life. She begins to have visions of a peacock, which she believes is a symbol of her own freedom. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and mental illness.

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