Katha Prize Stories


Book Description

With Bani Basu`S Latest Novella On Kolkata, And M. Mukandan`S On Kalarippayattu, Katha Honours The Novella For The First Time. They Add Distinction To Six Other Outstanding Stories In This Annual Volume.




Raj Kahini


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An unforgettable historical novella that leads you to the flowing sand dunes of Rajasthan, the clash of swords, to the courtyard of kings and queens. The book captures the spirit of a heroic past that never fails to move readers even today.




Downfall by Degrees


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Downfall by Degrees brings you three short stories and two novellas by Abdullah Hussein, recipient of the Adamjee Award, Pakistan s highest literary prize.




Waterness


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A collection of 10 unforgettable stories, Waterness captures the spalshing colours of life in Punjai, in the heart of Thanjavur district. Set against a broader perspective of modern urban life and the piercing pressures of alienation, these stories are about memories, and about memory.




Hindi


Book Description

The stories in this anthology hold an element of surprise for Western readers who expect an Indian narrative technique and an Indian fabric of life. On the contrary, the stories talk about universal experiences that go beyond geographical boundaries and reach out to share a modern twentieth century sensibility with the West. A must for readers with a thirst for cross-cultural experiences.




Visions Revisions


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A collection of arresting short fiction in deft reader-friendly translations.




Visions-revisions


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The tweleve award winning translations of short stories by master storytellers from the first All India Katha Trans-lation Contest are testimony to this most variegated literary form.




The Resthouse


Book Description

From faces to movements, The Resthouse is a great collection of Urdu short stories that try to locate people in reference to their root and culture. Qasimi s intent observations and shrewd eye for detail is noteworthy. An active member of the Progressive Writer s Movement, Qasimi is one of the most admired Pakistani writers.




The End of Human History


Book Description

Conflicts generated by regional and religious chauvinism create dark fissures in The End of Human History. A collection of Urdu short stories by well-known writer Hasan Manzar, this volume is a true-to-life sketch of people from all quarters of life. Depicted with compassion, Manzar s art and craft of storytelling is frankly overwhelming.




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