Contemporary Indian Short Stories (Set of 4 Volumes)

Book Details

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 971
• Cover: Paperback
• Author: Bhabani Bhattacharya
• ISBN: 9788126046911
• Edition: 2023
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.5 inch x 5.5 inch)
• Weight: 1.20 kg

About the Book

This remarkable anthology presents a rich cross-section of contemporary Indian short fiction, bringing together fifteen powerful short stories that reflect the diversity, complexity, and cultural richness of Indian literature. Edited under the guidance of renowned literary figure Bhabani Bhattacharya, the collection includes translations from fourteen major Indian languages along with one original work in English, highlighting the multilingual spirit of Indian literary tradition.

The stories offer vivid glimpses into Indian society and human experience, portraying themes such as tradition and modernity, social change, morality, relationships, rural and urban life, and the emotional realities of ordinary people. The anthology demonstrates how Indian literature, though written in many languages, shares a deeper unity rooted in common cultural experiences and human values.

The detailed foreword provides valuable insight into the evolution of storytelling from ancient oral traditions to the development of the modern short story in India. It discusses the influence of folklore, mythology, moral narratives, and European literary forms on the growth of contemporary Indian fiction, making the volume both a literary collection and an important cultural document.