Download or read book The Ayah and Other Stories written by Chanis Fernando Boisard and published by Manjul Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ayah and Other Stories is a collection of acutely observed stories that will take you on a memorable journey. Spanning settings from the 1960s Sri Lanka to Somalia of the 80s and to the 21st century Paris, each vignette provides a superbly rendered and deeply atmospheric glimpse into the private and emotional worlds of a variety of narrators. Boisard-Fernando's collection offers not only a deft handling of place and setting, but also the tantalizing possibility of seeing the world through the eyes of her subtle and loveable characters. The Ayah and Other Stories was born out of her poignant memories of a blessed childhood in Sri Lanka and keenly perceptive womanhood in France, in between traversing many places and time-frames the world over.
Download or read book The Black Bitch and Other Stories written by P. Raja and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the captivating realm of "The Black Bitch and Other Stories" by the talented author P. Raja, where a tapestry of tales unfolds, each one brimming with intrigue, emotion, and the complexities of the human experience. Prepare to be transported to the vibrant landscapes of India as P. Raja weaves a collection of stories that captivate the imagination and touch the heart. From bustling city streets to serene countryside vistas, each narrative invites readers on a journey through the rich tapestry of Indian culture and society. Through his insightful storytelling, Raja delves into the depths of human nature, exploring themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption with depth and nuance. From the poignant tale of "The Black Bitch" to the haunting mysteries of "Lost Souls," each story resonates with emotional depth and raw authenticity. Character analysis reveals a diverse cast of protagonists, each grappling with their own demons and desires as they navigate the complexities of life in India. From young lovers torn apart by societal expectations to seasoned veterans haunted by the ghosts of their past, Raja's characters are as multifaceted as they are compelling. The overall tone and mood of "The Black Bitch and Other Stories" are imbued with a sense of melancholy and introspection, as Raja invites readers to ponder life's greatest mysteries and the human condition. With his lyrical prose and evocative imagery, he paints a vivid portrait of a society in flux, grappling with tradition and modernity. Critically acclaimed for its literary merit and emotional resonance, "The Black Bitch and Other Stories" has earned praise from readers and critics alike for its poignant portrayal of the human experience. Its enduring relevance and universal themes make it a must-read for anyone with an appreciation for great storytelling. Designed to appeal to readers of all backgrounds and interests, "The Black Bitch and Other Stories" offers a glimpse into a world rich in culture, tradition, and humanity. Whether you're a fan of literary fiction or simply love a good story, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire. So don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "The Black Bitch and Other Stories" by P. Raja. Let its pages transport you to a world of beauty, mystery, and wonder, where every tale is a journey unto itself. Secure your copy today and embark on an unforgettable literary adventure.
Download or read book The Wish House and Other Stories written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907, has long been considered an important and vibrant, even controversial, storyteller and poet. The Wish House and Other Stories is a collection of Kipling’s finest works, including the stories “In the House of Suddhoo,” “The Disturber of Traffic,” and “The Eye of Allah,” the poems “The Runners,” “The Return of the Children,” and “The Last Ode,” and his famous story about Afghanistan, “The Man Who Would Be King.” Each piece was selected by poet and scholar Craig Raine, who writes in his Preface, “We need to think about Kipling. He is our greatest short-story writer, but one whose achievement is more complex and surprising than even his admirers recognize.”
Download or read book Incantations and Other Stories written by Anjana Appachana and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stories In This Collection Are Set In The Early Eighties, And Anjana Appachana Wonderfully Captures The Raw, Vibrant Energy And Optimism Of A Time When We Drank Chai For Thirty Paise, And Twenty Thousand Rupees Spent On &Lsquo;Gifts&Rsquo; For The Boy&Rsquo;S Side Was An Enormous Amount Of Money For Middle-Class Indians. Her Characters Strain For A Place Beyond The Boundaries Of A Prescribed Way Of Life In Urban Middle India: A Hapless College Student Gets Gated A Few Days Before Her Appointment For An Abortion; A Disgruntled Clerk Philosophises Gloomily About His Place In The Scheme Of Things; A Young Girl, Against All Odds, Decides To Keep Her Sister&Rsquo;S Deep, Dark Secret. By Turns Warm, Gullible, Arrogant And Bigoted, Appachana&Rsquo;S Characters Live Their Lives Amid Contradictions And Double Standards, Superstitions And Impossible Dreams, But Ultimately Usurp Their Familiar Landscape And Imbue It With An Idiosyncratic Vision.
Download or read book The Monkey s Wound and Other Stories written by Hajra Masroor and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2022-09-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Monkey's Wound and Other Stories is a collection of sixteen short stories by Hajra Masroor that are illustrative of her uncompromising tone, her piercing portrayals of the bitter realities of life, and the wounds and traumas of the inner lives of women. The stories, translated from the original Urdu, are sourced from her well-known collection of stories, Sab Afsanay Meray and are stories that bring out Masroor at her best.
Download or read book Three Virgins and Other Stories written by Manjula Padmanabhan and published by Zubaan. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author-artist Manjula Padmanabhan returns with ten stories: five new, five old, some dark, some funny, all edgy. A vampire visits New Delhi, a space traveler returns to her ancestral home, a character from an ancient epic is transported into the future... To each story Padmanabhan brings an unexpected twist, a touch of satire, a whiff of cynicism, a delicious undercurrent of dark humour. Drawing on her earlier, highly acclaimed anthology, Hot Death Cold Soup, and adding new stories to it, Padmanabhan presents a potent and sometimes disturbing collection that will leave readers asking for more. Published by Zubaan.
Download or read book Plain tales from the hills 1886 1887 Soldiers three and other stories written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A moment of madness and other stories repr from various magazines written by Florence Marryat and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kismetwali and Other Stories written by Reetika Khanna Nijhawan and published by Om Books International. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details for Kismetwali and Other Stories Set against the backdrop of modern-day India, Kismetwali and Other Stories places the reader amidst circumstances that transcend place, purse and prestige. This octet of novellas offers a rare glimpse into the parallel lives of the privileged and penniless, converging on those astonishing moments when free will intercepts fate and the rigid divide between social classes is rendered insignificant. Each narrative showcases walas and walis of the working class—the common yet essential purveyors of goods and providers of service—as empowered individuals who take centre stage.The shavewala, a humble barber, becomes an intimate collaborator in a love story that spans the seven seas; the malishwali, a long-serving masseuse, conceals her mistress’s shocking secret while offering a gift of revelation to another; the kismetwali, a clairvoyant of unremarkable pedigree, solicits cosmic benefaction for her affluent clients. These socially eclipsed characters are the true protagonists in every story. About Reetika Khanna Nijhawan Reetika Khanna Nijhawan was born and raised in a small town in northern India. While growing up, she travelled the world extensively with her father, an officer in the merchant navy. After receiving her degree in Psychology from Delhi University, she worked as a flight attendant with Lufthansa German Airlines before settling down to write for ELLE and ELLE Décor in Mumbai. She later moved to Atlanta, where her work has been published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Khabar magazine. Kismetwali and Other Stories is her first work of fiction. She penned these eight novellas over time, while waiting in the carpool line outside her daughter’s school.
Download or read book Sunia and Other Stories written by Maud Diver and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stepping Heavenward By the author of The Flower of the Family i e Elizabeth Prentiss written by Elizabeth PRENTISS and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gods on Trial and Other Stories written by Gulzar Singh Sandhu and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of the Herschels a Family of Astronomers written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Soldiers Three and Other Stories written by Rudyard Kipling and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2011-12-11 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Soldiers Three' concerns the exploits of Privates Mulvaney, Ortheris and Laeroyd; 'The Story of the Gadsbys' introduces an Anglo-Indian family living in the Indian mountains; and 'In Black and White' brilliantly captures the excitement and rich colour of the sub-continent.
Download or read book Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond’s simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages and towns, they lead lives that are touched by natural beauty as well as suffering—the loss of a loved parent, unfulfilled dreams, natural calamities, ghostly visitations, a respected teacher turned crooked, strangers who make a nuisance of themselves—which only reinforces their abiding faith in God, family and neighbour. Told in Bond’s distinctive style, these stories are a magnificent evocation of an India that may be fast disappearing.
Download or read book The Ocean and Its Wonders written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ocean and Its Wonders written by R. Ballantyne and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
