{"product_id":"contemporary-indian-short-stories-in-english-1","title":"Contemporary Indian Short Stories in English","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d5g0ru\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e📚 Book Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rag1ay\" data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShiv K. Kumar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cg63i9\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"175\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSahitya Akademi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gdb4z6\" data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5d3ekn\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"263\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ykfzkk\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789386771650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kg7khv\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"304\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 247\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wxs3n0\" data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l7k0my\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k5vsdk\" data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440 gm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r0yhb4\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e📝 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThis thoughtfully curated collection of 24 short stories, compiled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShiv K. Kumar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, showcases some of the finest contemporary Indian writing in English. Originally published across various anthologies and literary journals in India and abroad, these stories capture the richness and diversity of modern Indian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eWhile written in English, the narratives beautifully retain the essence and rhythm of Indian culture, echoing what \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRaja Rao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e described as the “tempo of Indian life.” Each story offers a distinct style and voice, yet all remain deeply rooted in the realities, emotions, and experiences of Indian society. This collection is ideal for readers seeking authentic and powerful storytelling with a strong cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShiv K. Kumar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (b. 1921, Lahore) was a distinguished literary figure—poet, critic, novelist, playwright, and translator. He earned his doctorate in English Literature from Cambridge and held prominent academic positions, including Chairman of the Department of English at Osmania University and later Professor and Dean at the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUniversity of Hyderabad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where he also served as Vice Chancellor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eHe authored numerous acclaimed poetry collections such as \u003cem data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eTrapfalls in the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987. His literary contributions also include novels like \u003cem data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eThe Bone’s Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eA River with Three Banks\u003c\/em\u003e, along with short stories, plays, and translations of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFaiz Ahmed Faiz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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