Indian Short Stories 1900 To 2000

(40)

Language:

English

550

₹ 440 (20% off)

Available

Ships within 48 Hours

Free Shipping in India on orders above Rs. 1100


This collection of 43 stories from 21 languages highlights India's diverse and intricate life. They depict everything from the chaos and mass hysteria of partition to the suppressed anger and self-pity of people trapped in broken homes. These narratives explore both outer experiences and internal struggles within Indian society. The stories emphasise the sacred and the profane, as well as the voices of the elite and the marginalised, serving as mirrors for self-reflection. Together, these tales trace a transformative century during which India emerged as a unified nation. The vivid imagery from the tumultuous 20th century is both disturbing and enlightening.

Read more

ISBN
9788126010912
Pages
535
Avg Reading Time
18 hrs
Age
18+ yrs
Country of Origin
IN

Format:

Piracy Free

Express Delivery

Secure Payment

About the Book

This collection of 43 stories from 21 languages highlights India's diverse and intricate life. They depict everything from the chaos and mass hysteria of partition to the suppressed anger and self-pity of people trapped in broken homes. These narratives explore both outer experiences and internal struggles within Indian society. The stories emphasise the sacred and the profane, as well as the voices of the elite and the marginalised, serving as mirrors for self-reflection. Together, these tales trace a transformative century during which India emerged as a unified nation. The vivid imagery from the tumultuous 20th century is both disturbing and enlightening.

Book Details

  • ISBN
    9788126010912
  • Pages
    535
  • Avg Reading Time
    18 hrs
  • Age
    18+ yrs
  • Country of Origin
    IN

Recommended For You

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review...

(40)

4.38 out of 5

Book

45%
48%
8%

What is Indian Short Stories 1900 to 2000 about?
This anthology, selected and introduced by E. V. Ramakrishnan, brings together 43 compelling short stories from 21 Indian languages, tracing a century of social, emotional, and cultural transformation. The narratives span the upheavals of Partition, the fractures inside households, and the larger questions of identity, power, and belonging. The collection maps both the outer turbulence and the inner landscapes that shaped the Indian psyche across the 20th century.

Why should readers pick up this book?
It’s one of the most comprehensive windows into India’s literary evolution over the past 100 years. The stories capture the sacred and the everyday, the privileged and the marginalised, the hopeful and the devastated — offering a powerful narrative archive of a nation in transition. The emotional depth and historical context make it valuable for readers, students, and researchers alike.

Who is this book ideal for?

  • Readers exploring Indian literature across eras

  • Students of history, literature, or cultural studies

  • Book clubs looking for reflective, discussion-worthy texts

  • Libraries curating strong Indian-language collections

  • Anyone seeking a panoramic understanding of India’s 20th-century experiences

Key Themes

  • Partition and national trauma

  • Family fractures and personal sorrow

  • Sacred vs. profane spaces

  • Class, caste, and subaltern experiences

  • Identity, self-reflection, and social change

  • India’s emergence as a unified nation

Where to read or buy Indian Short Stories 1900 to 2000?
Here’s the link: https://rachnaye.com/books/short-story-collections/indian-short-stories-1900-to-2000-english-by-sahitya-akademi

Hurry! Limited-Time Coupon Code

WORDPOWER
* Terms and Conditions applied.

Offers

Best Deal

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

whatsapp