Sahitya Akademi
156
Books
Imprints of Time
- Author Name:
Dr. Ampasayya Naveen
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- Description: Imprints of Time (Kaalarekhalu) captures a unique period of history of Telangana through a gripping fictional narrative the ruthless region of tyrannical Nizam, cruel Zamindars, the hateful private militia, the “Rajakars” responsible for the killing, rape and brutal murder of many ancient people of the emergence of the “Andhramahasabha” to protect Telugu language and culture, the rise of communism and the final integration of Hyderabad state into Indian union are all depicted powerfully as author girls deep into both personal memoirs and recollection of witnesses.
Imprints of Time
Dr. Ampasayya Naveen
Adoration of the Ancients
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Ravichnadra P. Chittampalli +1
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- Description: Adorations of the Ancients is a comprehensive English translation of all 19 stories of Vaddaradhane in one volume. The stories herein constitute the earliest prose writing in 10th-century Halagannada. At the outset, these tales appear to be dedicatedly religious, preaching ethics and morality according to the Jain order. However, as a creative endeavour, the stories operate at various levels: the realistic, the mythical, the fantastic, the quasi-historical, the worldly, the monarchical, the economic, and the socio-cultural. The characters are always embedded in various economic classes, and, curiously, seldom in caste constituencies. The woman characters appear strong and decisive. This English translation is based on R.L. Anantharamaiah’s edition of Shivakotyacharya’s Vaddaradhane. This translation attempts to contain within its limitations and scope of equivalences and approximations. This, it is believed, would make reading an act of pleasure without sacrificing their scholastic interest.
Adoration of the Ancients
Ravichnadra P. Chittampalli
Sheesham Wali Gali
- Author Name:
Tarsem
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- Description: Hindi Translation of Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Award-winning novel Thali wali Gali in Punjabi, written and translated by Tarsem.
Sheesham Wali Gali
Tarsem
Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series IV
- Author Name:
Shantinath K Desai
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- Description: This collection of twenty-one short stories, written by different authors, represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian short fiction. Twenty short stories are translations from twenty languages of Indian creative writing in English and edited by Shantinath K. Desai. This is the fourth volume of Sahitya Akademi's series of such representative anthologies in English of contemporary Indian short stories.
Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series IV
Shantinath K Desai
Tum Bhi Padhoge Jassoo
- Author Name:
Prakash Manu
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- Description: A collection of short stories for children written by Prakash Manu.
Tum Bhi Padhoge Jassoo
Prakash Manu
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 1
- Author Name:
Prakash Manu
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- Description: Collection of children short stories, compiled abd edited by Prakash Manu.
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 1
Prakash Manu
Binodini
- Author Name:
Rabindranath Tagore
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- Description: Binodini, a novel written by the Nobel laureate Dr Rabindranath Tagore, tells the tale of a well-to-do middle-class family of Calcutta. Originally written in Bānglā with the title Chokhar Bāli (literally meaning 'sand in the eye'), the novel has been translated into English by Krishna Kripalani. The translator in his foreword to the novel opines, "It centers round the problem of human relationship and tells of what happens behind the staid facade of a well-to-do, middle-class Bengali home of the period, where a widowed mother lives with her only son on whom she dotes". Apart from telling the story of the family, the novel revolves around two main characters or rather say protagonists-Binodini, a young, talented, educated and beautiful widow; and Mahendra spoilt brat of his foolish mother. Binodini is written, taking the backdrop of contemporary society of Calcutta.
Binodini
Rabindranath Tagore
Gora
- Author Name:
Rabindranath Thakur
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- Description: English Translation of Rabindranath Tagore's Bengali novel Gora. Gora consists of two parallel love stories of two pairs of lovers: Gora and Sucharita, Binoy and Lolita. Their emotional development is shown in the background of the social and political problems prevalent in India towards the end of the 19th-century. The novel is the longest novel written by Tagore. It deeply influences the Indian society and emerged as a debate between Brahmo Samaj and Hinduism.
Gora
Rabindranath Thakur
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 2
- Author Name:
Prakash Manu
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- Description: Collection of children short stories, compiled and edited by Prakash Manu.
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 2
Prakash Manu
Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series III
- Author Name:
Sahitya Akademi
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- Description: This sheaf of nineteen short stories, written by different authors, represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian short fiction. Eighteen stories are translations from eighteen modern Indian languages, and one is a specimen of Indian creative writing in English. Selected by the Sahitya Akademi's Advisory Boards of various languages, these stories, provide fascinating glimpses into the panorama of Indian life, with its baffling variety, its rich contrasts of the simple and the sophisticated, the ancient and the modern. Here is evidence, if such were needed that Indian literature is one though written in many languages its oneness consisting not of a stale uniformity but of a rich variety. This is the third volume of Sahitya Akademi series of such representative anthologies in English of contemporary Indian short story.
Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series III
Sahitya Akademi
Bapu Katha Chaudas
- Author Name:
Madhukar Upadhyay
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- Description: Mahatma Gandhi's life story in Hindi by Madhuker Upadhyay.
Bapu Katha Chaudas
Madhukar Upadhyay
Harivansh Ray Bachchan Rachana Sanchayan
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Harivansh Rai Bachchan
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- Description: An anthology of the writings of modern Hindi writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan, compiled and edited by Ajit Kumar.
Harivansh Ray Bachchan Rachana Sanchayan
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 3
- Author Name:
Prakash Manu
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Book Type:
- Description: A Collection of Hindi short stories for children, compiled and edited by Prakash Manu.
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 3
Prakash Manu
Celebrating Phanishwar Nath Renu
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Phanishwar Nath Renu
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- Description: Awaited
Celebrating Phanishwar Nath Renu
Phanishwar Nath Renu
Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series I
- Author Name:
Humayun Kabir
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- Description: This sheaf of fifteen short stories represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian Literature. Fourteen of them are translations. One each from fourteen modern languages of India and one is a specimen of Indian creative writing in English. Selected by the Sahitya Akademi's Advisory Boards of various languages, these stories provide fascinating glimpses into the panorama of Indian life, with its baffling variety, its rich contrast of the simple and sophisticated, the ancient and the modern. Here is evidence, if such were needed, that Indian literature is one of a stale uniformity but of a rich variety. This is the first volume of Sahitya Akademi's series of such representative anthologies in English of contemporary indian short stories. Second, third and fourth volume of stories written by different authors have also been published. Prof.Humayun Kabir has farwarded this volume.
Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series I
Humayun Kabir
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 4
- Author Name:
Prakash Manu
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Book Type:
- Description: A Collection of Hindi short stories for children, compiled and edited by Prakash Manu.
Shreshtha Bal Kahaniyan part 4
Prakash Manu
Go Back to Paris
- Author Name:
K S Subramanian +1
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- Description: In "Go Back to Paris," the renowned Tamil author Jayakanthan thoughtfully explores the tension between tradition and modernity in both art and personal life. Musician Sarangan returns to India infused with an idealistic zeal for modernized Carnatic music. However, he faces a significant challenge from his father, Seshiah, a vina virtuoso who views music as divine. Lalitha, a passionate writer, finds herself caught in a struggle between her deep love for Sarangan and her unwavering commitment to her noble husband. The conflict lies not between dharma and adharma but between different interpretations of dharma, resulting in a delicate balance.
Go Back to Paris
K S Subramanian
Awadheshwari
- Author Name:
Shankar Mokashi Punekar
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- Description: Awadheshwari, released in 1987, received the Sahitya Akademi Award (the National Academy of Letters, India) in 1988. This well-researched political novel set in Vedic times paints a vivid picture of the social and political ethos of the era. It specifically focuses on the concept of NiYoga, a prevalent practice of legal adultery where an infertile husband permits his wife to conceive with another man. Through various plots and subplots, the novel illustrates the circumstances leading to the practice's decline. It stands out as one of the best creative fictions in Kannada literature.
Awadheshwari
Shankar Mokashi Punekar
Indian Short Stories 1900 To 2000
- Author Name:
E. V. Ramakrishnan
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- Description: The 43 stories collected from 21 languages in this anthology showcase the rich diversity and intricacies of life in India. They range from the turmoil and mass hysteria of partition to the suppressed anger and self-pity of those ensnared in fractured homes. These narratives reveal both the external and internal experiences of Indian society. The sacred and the profane, as well as the elite and the subaltern, feature prominently in these complex narratives, serving as metaphors for self-reflection. Collectively, these stories chart a transformative century in which our country emerged as a unified nation. The evocative imagery from the troubled depths of the 20th century is both unsettling and enlightening.
Indian Short Stories 1900 To 2000
E. V. Ramakrishnan
Anna
- Author Name:
C. N. Annadurai
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- Description: Everyone regarded Anna as one of the most remarkable figures produced by Tamil Nadu. His greatness stems from the widespread acclaim he received from prominent leaders of his era. His various talents demonstrate his capabilities as an effective administrator, deep thinker, prolific writer, insightful journalist, and above all, a humanitarian that leaves us in awe of his literary contributions. He observed the living conditions of Tamils during his time and aimed to instigate change through his writing and speeches. Inspired by Periyar's thoughts and pride in Tamil heritage, he emerged as a towering advocate for humanism, dedicated to protecting the Tamil community and working toward their advancement. Anna once referenced influential figures like Shelley, Byron, Keats, Coleridge, Emerson, and Bacon, remarking that they are not foreigners in the truest sense. Is Tiruvalluvar simply a Tamil? They are all global citizens and educators, and Anna holds a similar esteemed position as a worldwide citizen. Anna is recognised as a pioneer in short stories that explore the tension between tradition and modernity. He is a relentless journalist and a guiding light as a dramatist. In addition to being a remarkable orator, his political acumen further defines him as the genius of his century. In summary, Anna is a true phenomenon.
