{"product_id":"the-new-breed-sahitya-award-winning-punjabi-short-stories","title":"The New Breed: Sahitya Award Winning Punjabi Short Stories","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z9i19\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"163\"\u003ePublisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lp14du\" data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ywhes\" data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"200\"\u003ePages: 116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ro3m8y\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eCover: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxdjl8\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eDimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.50 x 5.50 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vuozkf\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eWeight: 160 gm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"itjuw4\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eEdition: 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fvareg\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eISBN: 9788126030316\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eThe New Breed\u003c\/em\u003e, originally published in Punjabi as \u003cem data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eNaven Lok\u003c\/em\u003e, is a collection of short stories by Kulwant Singh Virk, which won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967. These stories are a tribute to a bold, emerging generation that remains connected to its past while navigating the complexities of modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThe tales portray ordinary people grappling with new systems of power and governance, while also adapting to shifting social norms. The stories reflect both the anxiety and excitement of entering a new era, with particular focus on the changing role of women in society. Many of the stories explore how women assert themselves in the workplace or within the household, marking a significant departure from traditional roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eAlthough some stories may feel dated when viewed through the lens of the 21st century, they authentically capture the essence of the 1960s. This translation allows readers to experience a taste of that time, evoking nostalgia for an era when life seemed simpler, despite the profound social changes that were unfolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eKulwant Singh Virk (1921-1987) was an influential Punjabi short story writer. After joining the army in 1942, he went on to edit journals like \u003cem data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eAdvance\u003c\/em\u003e (English) and \u003cem data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eJagriti\u003c\/em\u003e (Punjabi). He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1967 for his short story collection \u003cem data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eNaven Lok\u003c\/em\u003e. He was also recognized by the Literary Forum of Canada in 1984 and received several accolades, including the Punjab Sahitya Academy and Punjab Arts Council Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eHina Nandrajog, an Associate Professor at Vivekananda College, Delhi University, is a distinguished translator who works with Punjabi and Hindi texts. She has been honored with the Katha Prize for Translation twice and a Consolation Prize from the Sahitya Akademi for her translation work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51288418746672,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_9788126030316","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/image_6_c802b4c1-bef5-4bbd-8e85-b84dd0e06523.jpg?v=1775291393","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-new-breed-sahitya-award-winning-punjabi-short-stories","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}