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Rajendra Yadav
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction biography and collection of essays offers a window into a central figure in Hindi literature, celebrated for shaping a major movement and for elevating new and Dalit voices. It surveys a life in letters—the personal and public, from marriage and writing to the strain of steering a landmark Hindi magazine that fostered conversation and controversy. The intended reader includes fans of literary history, students of modern Indian letters, and anyone curious about how great writing is made. The tone is candid, thought-provoking, and sometimes provocative, inviting readers to consider art, responsibility, and the cost of creative courage.
Presented as a thoughtful mosaic of personal essays and memoir-like reflections, the content pulls back the curtain on the experience of literary life. Readers encounter the craft behind the page, the friction between reputation and truth, and the quiet resilience required to foster a platform for diverse voices. The collection invites honest self-scrutiny and myth-busting about writers, offering an intimate, accessible experience that moves through anecdotes, observations, and practical insights into editorial life.
As a non-fiction resource, it weaves biographical narrative with literary history, drawing you into the evolution of a defining movement and the social forces around publishing in India. The prose remains clear and engaging, turning complex ideas into concrete anecdotes about editing, mentorship, and the cultural conversations of the era. Readers will come away with practical understandings of how authors, editors, and institutions shape what ends up in readers' hands, and why those choices matter.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of a pivotal era in Hindi literature, a deeper appreciation for editorial craft, and a renewed curiosity about how literary culture is built. The book leaves a lasting impression of resilience, complexity, and the power of candid storytelling, inspiring further exploration of literary history and the voices that shaped it.
Product Details
Author
Rajendra Yadav
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
280
Language
English
SKU
9780670096657
ISBN
9780670096657
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2x14x22cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 510
₹ 89 Off