Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series IV

Contemporary Indian Short Stories Series IV

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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.

ISBN: 9788126046935

Pages: 310

Avg Reading Time: 10 hrs

Age: 18+

Country of Origin: India

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What is Contemporary Indian Short Stories in English about?
This anthology, edited by Bhabani Bhattacharya, brings together 22 short stories written between 1930 and 1950 — a formative period in modern Indian literature. Twenty of these works are translations from fourteen Indian languages, while two are original English stories. Together, they offer a powerful cross-section of India’s literary imagination, proving that Indian literature is unified not by sameness but by its vibrant diversity.

Why should readers pick up this book?
It’s a doorway into India’s linguistic and cultural richness. The stories capture social change, everyday struggles, humour, hope, and the emotional pulse of pre- and post-Independence India. The mix of languages, voices, and narrative styles makes the book engaging for both young readers and adults looking to understand India’s literary roots.

Who is this book ideal for?

  • Students and readers exploring Indian literature in translation

  • Young readers stepping into serious short fiction

  • Book clubs wanting layered, discussion-worthy stories

  • Libraries offering multicultural and multilingual collections

  • Anyone curious about India’s literary evolution across regions

Key Themes

  • Unity across Indian languages

  • Social and cultural shifts (1930–1950)

  • Everyday lives and moral choices

  • Regional voices and diversity

  • Identity, resilience, and community

Where to read or buy Contemporary Indian Short Stories in English?
Here’s the link: https://rachnaye.com/books/short-story-collections/contemporary-indian-short-stories-english-by-sahitya-akademi

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