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Number of Pages
570
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary collection that brings together decades of prose in a single, engaging volume. Its purpose is wide-ranging: to illuminate culture, society, and human experience through a rich mix of genres. The intended reader is adultโcurious readers who savor thoughtful, well-crafted writing across different forms. The tone shifts seamlessly from incisive and provocative to warm and witty, inviting reflection as it entertains.
Presented as a carefully curated journey through more than fifty years of prose, the volume blends journalistic essays, fiction, translations, humor, and drama, along with excerpts from autobiographies and longer works. The reading experience is varied and accessible: crisp reportage sits beside intimate storytelling, playful jokes sit next to a dramatic piece, and translations widen perspectives. Readers can dip in at any point, with each piece standing on its own while contributing to a broader portrait of a prolific writerโs voice.
For lovers of modern literature and cultural commentary, this collection offers multiple entry points: compact observations, longer narratives, and pieces that illuminate craft across genres. Itโs a literary experience that rewards careful reading and casual dipping alike, inviting both study and enjoyment.
What you gain after finishing is a deeper understanding of cultural currents, human complexity, and the craft of prose that traverses journalism, fiction, translation, and drama. The collection broadens curiosity, nurtures empathy, and leaves a lasting impression of a lifetime dedicated to writing that informs, entertains, and provokes thought.
Product Details
Author
Khushwant Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
570
Language
English
SKU
9780143417392
ISBN
9780143417392
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.46x3.81x21.59cm
Binding
Hardback
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Khushwant Singh Was IndiaโS Best-Known Writer And Columnist. He Was Founder-Editor Of Yojana And Editor Of The Illustrated Weekly Of India, The National Herald And Hindustan Times. He Was A Member Of Parliament From 1980 To 1986. He Was Awarded The Padma Bhushan In 1974 But Returned The Decoration In 19984 In Protest Against The Storming Of The Golden Temple In Amritsar By The Indian Army. In 2007 He Was Awarded The Padma Vibhushan. He Passed Away In 2014 At The Age Of Ninety-Nine.