Contemporary Indian Short Stories in English

📚 Book Details

• Author: Shiv K. Kumar
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Edition: 2021
• ISBN: 9789386771650
• Pages: 247
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inches)
• Weight: 440 gm

📝 Description

About the Book

This thoughtfully curated collection of 24 short stories, compiled by Shiv K. Kumar, 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.

While written in English, the narratives beautifully retain the essence and rhythm of Indian culture, echoing what Raja Rao 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.

About the Author

Shiv K. Kumar (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 University of Hyderabad, where he also served as Vice Chancellor.

He authored numerous acclaimed poetry collections such as Trapfalls in the Sky, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987. His literary contributions also include novels like The Bone’s Prayer and A River with Three Banks, along with short stories, plays, and translations of Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Honored internationally, he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (London) in 1978 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001 for his contribution to literature.