{"product_id":"9781857152777","title":"The Complete Short Novels","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic collection of five substantial short novels by a celebrated 19th‑century master of the short form. Across these works, readers encounter journeys of conscience, social critique, and quiet heroism—crafted with spare, precise prose that rewards careful reading. The intended reader is lovers of literary fiction and world literature, particularly those who enjoy character‑driven narratives and ethical questions. The tone ranges from lyrical and adventurous to calmly somber, always thoughtful and humane.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as compact, story‑led narratives, the collection blends vivid scenes with sharp psychological insight. Each piece unfolds with economy and clarity, layering mood, irony, and moral tension to keep the reader engaged. The reading experience is immersive, inviting you to track how external events illuminate inner choices, and to move seamlessly from bold landscapes to intimate rooms of power and longing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough journeys of travel, encounter, and reflection, these stories probe questions of belief, authority, love, and responsibility—without revealing every answer. Readers meet travelers, skeptics, spies, merchants, and laborers in situations that reveal universal impulses and the fragilities of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive substantial short novels with varied themes including travel, moral choice, political intrigue, social commentary, and personal transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich character‑driven storytelling with psychological depth and realistic detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharp, economical prose with a quiet, ironic habit of observation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDramatic reversals and nuanced plots that reward rereading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslated prose that preserves cadence and atmosphere, offering accessible entry to world literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for human complexity and social context. The collection builds empathy, curiosity, and a taste for thoughtful, world literature that lingers long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540664299737,"sku":"BK0536699","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81sXP-SNWFL._SL1500.jpg?v=1780086488","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9781857152777","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}