{"product_id":"9780143452195","title":"Selected Satire","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of satirical essays and short stories written in the Hindi literary tradition. It offers sharp social and political commentary, drawn from decades of public life. The intended reader is an adult audience with a love for irony, humor, and cultural critique—someone who enjoys laughter that also makes you think about governance, bureaucracy, and everyday life. The tone is irreverent, witty, and insightful, blending humor with pointed observations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pieces are stand-alone and mainly story-led, with concise, readable prose. The writing brings to life a gallery of public figures and everyday characters alike, using satire to highlight power, policy, and the quirks of modern life. Readers move through the collection by jumping from one vignette to another, savoring the humor while catching the sharper social truths beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor fiction and satire lovers, the book offers a blend of political caricature, cultural critique, and lighthearted, everyday humor. It invites reflection without sermonizing, showing how small-town attitudes, pretensions of intellectuals, and bureaucratic habits shape public life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout twenty satirical essays and short stories spanning several decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumorous caricatures of politicians, bureaucrats, and development schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday scenarios and cultural observations that drive the humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, accessible prose with irony and wit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatable, thought-provoking scenarios that invite reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this collection leaves you with a refreshed perspective on public life, sharper critical thinking, and a lasting appreciation for satire as a mirror to society. It encourages curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to question authority—long after you turn the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540477948121,"sku":"BK0442348","price":285.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81p2nlzj3cL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776663771","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143452195","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}