Author: Manoj Das
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 8184302746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Embark on a spellbinding journey into the realm of imagination with "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. This captivating collection of short stories invites readers to explore the magical worlds and fantastical landscapes crafted by one of India's most celebrated authors. Join renowned storyteller Manoj Das as he weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales, each brimming with mystery, wonder, and the supernatural. From ancient myths to modern fables, these stories transport readers to realms where anything is possible and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. In "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," Das showcases his mastery of the short story form, effortlessly blending elements of folklore, mythology, and the supernatural to create narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, he invites readers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. With its eclectic mix of themes and settings, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" offers something for every reader, whether you're a fan of traditional folklore or contemporary fantasy. Das's rich imagination and keen insight into the human condition ensure that each story leaves a lasting impression, sparking contemplation and wonder long after the final page is turned. Since its publication, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" has captivated readers with its enchanting tales and evocative storytelling. Das's ability to blend the mundane with the magical, the ordinary with the extraordinary, has earned him widespread acclaim as one of India's foremost writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. As you journey through the pages of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," you'll be transported to worlds beyond imagination, where dreams come to life and the impossible becomes possible. Das's lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination, inviting you to explore the boundless realms of fantasy. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. Grab your copy now and prepare to be enchanted by a collection of stories that will transport you to worlds beyond your wildest dreams.
The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies
Author: Manoj Das
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 8184302746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Embark on a spellbinding journey into the realm of imagination with "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. This captivating collection of short stories invites readers to explore the magical worlds and fantastical landscapes crafted by one of India's most celebrated authors. Join renowned storyteller Manoj Das as he weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales, each brimming with mystery, wonder, and the supernatural. From ancient myths to modern fables, these stories transport readers to realms where anything is possible and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. In "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," Das showcases his mastery of the short story form, effortlessly blending elements of folklore, mythology, and the supernatural to create narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, he invites readers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. With its eclectic mix of themes and settings, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" offers something for every reader, whether you're a fan of traditional folklore or contemporary fantasy. Das's rich imagination and keen insight into the human condition ensure that each story leaves a lasting impression, sparking contemplation and wonder long after the final page is turned. Since its publication, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" has captivated readers with its enchanting tales and evocative storytelling. Das's ability to blend the mundane with the magical, the ordinary with the extraordinary, has earned him widespread acclaim as one of India's foremost writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. As you journey through the pages of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," you'll be transported to worlds beyond imagination, where dreams come to life and the impossible becomes possible. Das's lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination, inviting you to explore the boundless realms of fantasy. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. Grab your copy now and prepare to be enchanted by a collection of stories that will transport you to worlds beyond your wildest dreams.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 8184302746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Embark on a spellbinding journey into the realm of imagination with "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. This captivating collection of short stories invites readers to explore the magical worlds and fantastical landscapes crafted by one of India's most celebrated authors. Join renowned storyteller Manoj Das as he weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales, each brimming with mystery, wonder, and the supernatural. From ancient myths to modern fables, these stories transport readers to realms where anything is possible and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. In "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," Das showcases his mastery of the short story form, effortlessly blending elements of folklore, mythology, and the supernatural to create narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, he invites readers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. With its eclectic mix of themes and settings, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" offers something for every reader, whether you're a fan of traditional folklore or contemporary fantasy. Das's rich imagination and keen insight into the human condition ensure that each story leaves a lasting impression, sparking contemplation and wonder long after the final page is turned. Since its publication, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" has captivated readers with its enchanting tales and evocative storytelling. Das's ability to blend the mundane with the magical, the ordinary with the extraordinary, has earned him widespread acclaim as one of India's foremost writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. As you journey through the pages of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," you'll be transported to worlds beyond imagination, where dreams come to life and the impossible becomes possible. Das's lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination, inviting you to explore the boundless realms of fantasy. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. Grab your copy now and prepare to be enchanted by a collection of stories that will transport you to worlds beyond your wildest dreams.
Passages
Author: Barbara H. Solomon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101046635
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
24 stories from today's best indian authors India's literary tradition has found a growing audience around the world. Many talented writers have arrived on the scene, each illuminating different parts of the Indian experience, from years of colonial rule to the unique challenges of life in the West. This important anthology includes short stories and novel excerpts from Salman Rushdie, Kiran Desai, Rohinton Mistry, Jhumpa Lahiri, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Anita Desai, Bharati Mukherjee, R. K. Narayan, and sixteen more.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101046635
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
24 stories from today's best indian authors India's literary tradition has found a growing audience around the world. Many talented writers have arrived on the scene, each illuminating different parts of the Indian experience, from years of colonial rule to the unique challenges of life in the West. This important anthology includes short stories and novel excerpts from Salman Rushdie, Kiran Desai, Rohinton Mistry, Jhumpa Lahiri, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Anita Desai, Bharati Mukherjee, R. K. Narayan, and sixteen more.
Contemporary World Fiction
Author: Juris Dilevko
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598849093
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
This much-needed guide to translated literature offers readers the opportunity to hear from, learn about, and perhaps better understand our shrinking world from the perspective of insiders from many cultures and traditions. In a globalized world, knowledge about non-North American societies and cultures is a must. Contemporary World Fiction: A Guide to Literature in Translation provides an overview of the tremendous range and scope of translated world fiction available in English. In so doing, it will help readers get a sense of the vast world beyond North America that is conveyed by fiction titles from dozens of countries and language traditions. Within the guide, approximately 1,000 contemporary non-English-language fiction titles are fully annotated and thousands of others are listed. Organization is primarily by language, as language often reflects cultural cohesion better than national borders or geographies, but also by country and culture. In addition to contemporary titles, each chapter features a brief overview of earlier translated fiction from the group. The guide also provides in-depth bibliographic essays for each chapter that will enable librarians and library users to further explore the literature of numerous languages and cultural traditions.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598849093
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
This much-needed guide to translated literature offers readers the opportunity to hear from, learn about, and perhaps better understand our shrinking world from the perspective of insiders from many cultures and traditions. In a globalized world, knowledge about non-North American societies and cultures is a must. Contemporary World Fiction: A Guide to Literature in Translation provides an overview of the tremendous range and scope of translated world fiction available in English. In so doing, it will help readers get a sense of the vast world beyond North America that is conveyed by fiction titles from dozens of countries and language traditions. Within the guide, approximately 1,000 contemporary non-English-language fiction titles are fully annotated and thousands of others are listed. Organization is primarily by language, as language often reflects cultural cohesion better than national borders or geographies, but also by country and culture. In addition to contemporary titles, each chapter features a brief overview of earlier translated fiction from the group. The guide also provides in-depth bibliographic essays for each chapter that will enable librarians and library users to further explore the literature of numerous languages and cultural traditions.
Studies in Postcolonial Literature
Author: M. Q. Khan
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN: 9788126907632
Category : Commonwealth literature (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Studies In Postcolonial Literature Contains Twenty-Three Papers And Two Interviews With Two Eminent Writers On Different Genres Poetry, Fiction, Short Fiction And Drama Of Postcolonial Literature. It Deals With Literatures In English Outside The Anglo-American Tradition. The Book Focuses On How Postcolonial Literature Assumes An Identity Of Its Own In Spite Of The Writers Drawn From Different Countries With Distinct National Identities. This Is A Very Useful Book For The Students As Well As The Teachers Who Intend To Do An Extensive Study Of Postcolonial Literature.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN: 9788126907632
Category : Commonwealth literature (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Studies In Postcolonial Literature Contains Twenty-Three Papers And Two Interviews With Two Eminent Writers On Different Genres Poetry, Fiction, Short Fiction And Drama Of Postcolonial Literature. It Deals With Literatures In English Outside The Anglo-American Tradition. The Book Focuses On How Postcolonial Literature Assumes An Identity Of Its Own In Spite Of The Writers Drawn From Different Countries With Distinct National Identities. This Is A Very Useful Book For The Students As Well As The Teachers Who Intend To Do An Extensive Study Of Postcolonial Literature.
The Icarus Girl
Author: Helen Oyeyemi
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307428737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The audacious first novel from the award-winning and bestselling author of Boy, Snow, Bird and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours • “Oyeyemi brilliantly conjures up the raw emotions and playground banter of childhood. . . . A masterly first novel.”–The New York Times Book Review "Remarkable. . . . As original as it is unsettling, The Icarus Girl runs straight at the heart of what it means to belong."– O, The Oprah Magazine Jessamy “Jess” Harrison, age eight, is the child of an English father and a Nigerian mother. Possessed of an extraordinary imagination, she has a hard time fitting in at school. It is only when she visits Nigeria for the first time that she makes a friend who understands her: a ragged little girl named TillyTilly. But soon TillyTilly’s visits become more disturbing, until Jess realizes she doesn’t actually know who her friend is at all. Drawing on Nigerian mythology, Helen Oyeyemi presents a striking variation on the classic literary theme of doubles — both real and spiritual — in this lyrical and bold debut.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307428737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The audacious first novel from the award-winning and bestselling author of Boy, Snow, Bird and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours • “Oyeyemi brilliantly conjures up the raw emotions and playground banter of childhood. . . . A masterly first novel.”–The New York Times Book Review "Remarkable. . . . As original as it is unsettling, The Icarus Girl runs straight at the heart of what it means to belong."– O, The Oprah Magazine Jessamy “Jess” Harrison, age eight, is the child of an English father and a Nigerian mother. Possessed of an extraordinary imagination, she has a hard time fitting in at school. It is only when she visits Nigeria for the first time that she makes a friend who understands her: a ragged little girl named TillyTilly. But soon TillyTilly’s visits become more disturbing, until Jess realizes she doesn’t actually know who her friend is at all. Drawing on Nigerian mythology, Helen Oyeyemi presents a striking variation on the classic literary theme of doubles — both real and spiritual — in this lyrical and bold debut.
Tales Told by Mystics
Author: Manoj Das
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This Collection, Probably The First Ever Of Its Kind, Of A Full Hundred Tales Culled From Sages Known And Unknown, Through Decades Of A Sustained Interest By Its Present Author, Should Prove As Revealing As They Have Proved For Centuries Past.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This Collection, Probably The First Ever Of Its Kind, Of A Full Hundred Tales Culled From Sages Known And Unknown, Through Decades Of A Sustained Interest By Its Present Author, Should Prove As Revealing As They Have Proved For Centuries Past.
A Season for Second Chances
Author: Jenny Bayliss
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593085418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
A charmingly quirky seaside town offers a recently separated restauranteur a fresh start and possibly a new lease on love in A Season for Second Chances, by the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas. Annie Sharpe’s spark for life has fizzled out. Her kids are grown up, her restaurant is doing just fine on its own, and her twenty-six-year marriage has come to an unceremonious end. Untethered for the first time in her adult life, she finds a winter guardian position in a historic seaside home and decides to leave her city life behind for a brand-new beginning. When she arrives in Willow Bay, Annie is enamored by the charming house, the invigorating sea breeze, and the town’s rich seasonal traditions. Not to mention, her neighbors receive her with open arms—that is, all except the surly nephew of the homeowner, whose grand plans for the property are at odds with her residency. As Christmas approaches, tensions and tides rise in Willow Bay, and Annie’s future seems less and less certain. But with a little can-do spirit and holiday magic, the most difficult time of her life will become…a season for second chances.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593085418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
A charmingly quirky seaside town offers a recently separated restauranteur a fresh start and possibly a new lease on love in A Season for Second Chances, by the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas. Annie Sharpe’s spark for life has fizzled out. Her kids are grown up, her restaurant is doing just fine on its own, and her twenty-six-year marriage has come to an unceremonious end. Untethered for the first time in her adult life, she finds a winter guardian position in a historic seaside home and decides to leave her city life behind for a brand-new beginning. When she arrives in Willow Bay, Annie is enamored by the charming house, the invigorating sea breeze, and the town’s rich seasonal traditions. Not to mention, her neighbors receive her with open arms—that is, all except the surly nephew of the homeowner, whose grand plans for the property are at odds with her residency. As Christmas approaches, tensions and tides rise in Willow Bay, and Annie’s future seems less and less certain. But with a little can-do spirit and holiday magic, the most difficult time of her life will become…a season for second chances.
The Journal of Commonwealth Literature
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Commonwealth literature (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
One number each year includes Annual bibliography of Commonwealth literature.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Commonwealth literature (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
One number each year includes Annual bibliography of Commonwealth literature.
As Good as Dead
Author: Holly Jackson
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0593379853
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES • The final book in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series that reads like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end, you'll never think of good girls the same way again... Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She’s used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can’t help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears? Soon the threats escalate and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars. Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself—or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle . . .and if she doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears. . . And don't miss Holly Jackson's next thriller, Five Surive!
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0593379853
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES • The final book in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series that reads like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end, you'll never think of good girls the same way again... Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She’s used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can’t help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears? Soon the threats escalate and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars. Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself—or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle . . .and if she doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears. . . And don't miss Holly Jackson's next thriller, Five Surive!
Sophie's World
Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.