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Number of Pages
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Language
Hindi
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Book Summary
KADAMBARI(RJ) presents A Blink of the Screen, a brilliant collection of short stories and short form fiction by Sir Terry Pratchett. Spanning from his schooldays to his first job at the Bucks Free Press, this volume follows the evolution of a master storyteller through adventure, humor, and thought-provoking ideas. Ideal for adult readers and longtime fans who savor witty, imaginative writing, KADAMBARI(RJ) offers a welcoming doorway into Pratchett's world of clever narration and sly insights. The tone is playful, adventurous, and warmly human, inviting readers to smile, wonder, and think a little differently.
Within KADAMBARI(RJ), A Blink of the Screen unfolds as a thoughtful, accessible journey through Pratchett's career. The book gathers early pieces and later gems into a narrative mosaic: some stories brisk and funny, others tender or quietly unsettling. The content is presented as compact storytelling with occasional drawings that punctuate the pages, and the introduction by Booker Prize-winning author A.S. Byatt adds context and depth. Readers will discover familiar characters and fresh voices, all animated by Pratchett's signature wit and an eye for sharp ideas.
After finishing KADAMBARI(RJ), readers are left with a richer sense of Pratchett's storytelling craft and a smile for the clever worlds he creates. This collection invites reflection, re-reading, and a lasting appreciation for witty, humane literary imagination that can brighten everyday moments.
Product Details
Author
Amrita Pritam
Publisher
PENGUIN SWADESH
Number of Pages
136
Language
Hindi
SKU
9780143478065
ISBN
9780143478065
Dimensions
12.9 x 0.9 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 250
₹ 212
15% Off
Amrita Pritam Was An Indian Maverick Writer And Poet. She Is Considered The First Eminent Female Punjabi Writer, Novelist And Poet Of The 20Th Century. Her Writing Is Equally Loved By The People Of India And Pakistan. In Her Over 6 Decades Long Career, She Produced Over Hundred Works, Including Poetry, Essays, Novels, Biographies, Etc. She Was Honoured With Prestigious Awards Like The 'Sahitya Akademi,' 'Bharatiya Jnanpith,' And 'Padma Vibhushan' Among Many Others. One Of Her Most Famous Novels Titled 'Pinjar' Was Made Into A Movie Of The Same Name. She Also Penned An Autobiography, In Which She Expressed Her Audacity By Writing About Her Personal Life, Which Might Be Considered 'Controversial' By Many, Even In Contemporary India. Amrita Pritam Is Most Remembered For Her Poem, 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu.' अमृता प्रीतम पंजाबी के सबसे लोकप्रिय लेखकों में से एक थीं। उन्हें पंजाबी भाषा की पहली कवयित्री माना जाता है। उन्होंने कुल मिलाकर लगभग 100 पुस्तकें लिखी हैं, जिनमें उनकी चर्चित आत्मकथा ‘रसीदी टिकट’ भी शामिल है। उन्हें भारत का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा सम्मान पद्मविभूषण प्रदान किया गया था। साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने वाली वे पहली महिला लेखिका थीं। भारत के सर्वोच्च साहित्यिक पुरस्कार, ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से भी वे सम्मानित की गई थीं। उन्हें अपनी पंजाबी कविता ‘अज्ज आखाँ वारिस शाह नूँ’ के लिए बहुत प्रसिद्धि प्राप्त हुई। इस कविता में भारत विभाजन के समय पंजाब में हुई भयानक घटनाओं का अत्यंत दुखद वर्णन है और यह भारत और पाकिस्तान दोनों देशों में सराही गई।.