{"product_id":"9780141007007","title":"Selected Fiction","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fiction collection featuring twenty-seven short stories, one novelette, and a novel. Its central aim is to illuminate everyday humanity with irony, humor, and quiet compassion. The tonal range moves from light-hearted to contemplative, inviting readers who enjoy literary fiction to savor thoughtful, well-crafted storytelling in a voice that feels both humane and assured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStory-led and character-driven, the collection presents a mosaic of voices and settings in lucid, accessible prose, inviting readers to meet a range of characters navigating ordinary dilemmas, family moments, and quiet revelations with wit and tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwenty-seven short stories, a novelette, and a novel provide breadth and variety within a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIrony, humor, and compassionate insight weave through both light moments and more somber reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory-led, character-driven prose with varied settings and tonal shifts keeps the reading experience engaging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible language invites calm attention, encouraging reflection and repeated reading without feeling heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of literary fiction and Indian literature seeking mature, thoughtful storytelling that respects the reader's time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for everyday resilience, a broadened perspective on human motives, and an enriched sense of quiet joy in well-crafted storytelling. It leaves a lasting impression of wit, warmth, and literary maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540395339993,"sku":"9780141007007","price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/711MC7vjRgL._SL1500_fc9a4103-00ba-4bac-92c6-1d85831eb96f.jpg?v=1776662870","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141007007","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}