{"product_id":"9780553214444","title":"The Eternal Husband And Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a volume of literary fiction featuring five short works from a celebrated 19th‑century Russian master, thoughtfully translated into fluent English. The central themes explore the volatile nature of desire, guilt, memory, and social masks, told with a dark, satirical edge. The intended reader is adults and serious readers of classic literature who appreciate psychological depth and moral ambiguity. The emotional tone is intelligent, provocative, and quietly unsettling, inviting reflection long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a story-led collection, the book pairs compact narratives with a centerpiece that expands the emotional and philosophical scope. The prose is precise and accessible, preserving the original voice while making it feel immediate for modern audiences. The reading experience is engaging through stark situations, wry humor, and piercing insights into what people want, fear, and conceal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin the fiction, readers encounter vividly human characters—a widower and his dead wife’s lover in a nearly surreal confrontation; a government official who crashes a wedding to test his own humanity; a self-deceiving narrator wrestling with his wife’s suicide; and a hack writer who confronts the dead at a funeral. Each tale uses a distinct lens to probe power, reputation, and the temptations of self-deception. No spoilers here, just a steady pull toward deeper questions and striking, memorable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFive stories\u003c\/b\u003e presented with a centerpiece novella, translated by acclaimed translators.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThemes\u003c\/b\u003e include jealousy, guilt, memory, existential doubt, and social satire.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePsychological depth\u003c\/b\u003e with shifting narrative viewpoints and intimate portraits.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProse style\u003c\/b\u003e crisp, lucid, and faithful to the original voice while accessible to modern readers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReading fit\u003c\/b\u003e ideal for thoughtful readers, book clubs, and fans of classic literature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat suitability\u003c\/b\u003e works well as translated fiction and classic literature in one compelling volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a broadened understanding of the human condition, greater curiosity about moral ambiguity, and a lasting appreciation for literature’s power to illuminate everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540567666905,"sku":"9780553214444","price":383.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/51s6MX3lLAL._SX38_SY50_CR_0_0_38_50.jpg?v=1776663548","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780553214444","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}