The Penguin Book of Modern Indian Short Stories

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Twenty memorable Indian short stories showcasing the diversity, culture and literary brilliance of modern India.

Author Name	Stephen Alter and Wimal Dissanayake
ISBN	9780143027751
Year of Publication	2001
Pages	376
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780143027751
Year Of Publication: 2001
Pages : 376
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

This anthology brings together acclaimed stories by writers such as Bhisham Sahni, Raja Rao, Anita Desai, R.K. Narayan, Ismat Chughtai and others. It offers readers a fascinating introduction to India's modern short-story tradition.

Meet the Author

Stephen Alter is an acclaimed Indian-American writer and the author of fiction and non-fiction. He has received Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships.
Wimal Dissanayake is a scholar and writer known for his work in literature, cultural studies and Asian cinema.

Book Summary

The book presents twenty classic stories exploring Indian society, family, identity, relationships and human experiences. The revised edition adds stories by R.K. Narayan, Avinash Dolas and Ismat Chughtai, making it a valuable introduction to the richness and variety of Indian short fiction.

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