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Ameena Kazi Ansari
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Hardback
Number of Pages
232
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a non-fiction prose collection, presenting fifty essays and editorials translated into English from the early 1920s to 1936. It frames literature as a living force, examined through a sharp literary critic and social commentator who surveys the literary world and its socio-cultural milieu. The intended reader includes students of literature, researchers, and curious readers interested in how writing reflects society and how editorial discourse shapes literary culture. The tone is insightful, reflective, and encouraging, inviting readers to rethink the role of literature in a changing world.
The content is presented as a curated sequence of prose pieces that blend literary critique, cultural observation, and editorial perspective. Readers encounter clear arguments, historical context, and cross-cultural viewpoints that illuminate how writers and publishers shaped ideas in their time. The reading experience is distinctive for its crisp reasoning, accessible translation, and the way each essay connects literary questions to public life, prompting active engagement rather than passive absorption. Concepts and skills central to the collection include literary criticism, critique of the literary ecosystem, and analysis of how culture and society influence artistic merit.
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Closing Paragraph: Reading this collection equips you with a deeper understanding of how literature reflects and influences social change. You’ll finish with sharpened critical eyes, a broader appreciation for literary history, and a renewed curiosity about how writers respond to the world around them—leaving a lasting impression of thoughtful, informed engagement with literature and life.
Product Details
Author
Ameena Kazi Ansari
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
232
Language
English
SKU
9789350027394
ISBN
9789350027394
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
23x15x2cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 550
₹ 523
₹ 27 Off