‘Quilt’ by Ismat Chughtai: Short Story Analysis ‘Quilt’ is one of the most popular short stories of the great dame of Urdu literature, Ismat Chughtai. Chughtai gave birth to a new form of revolutionary feminist politics in Urdu literature. She was one of the greatest Indian Urdu fiction writers of the twentieth century. She wrote controversial but brave stories that … [Read more...] about ‘Quilt’ by Ismat Chughtai: Short Story Analysis
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‘The Shroud’ by Munshi Premchand: Short Story Analysis
‘The Shroud’ by Munshi Premchand: Short Story Analysis ‘The Shroud’ is considered to be one of the best written short stories in India. Munshi Premchand, one of the greatest Indian writers in Hindi and Urdu, penned this story. It has been translated and reprinted many times. As you read the story, it is impossible to miss the caustic satire, the gritty reality, and the … [Read more...] about ‘The Shroud’ by Munshi Premchand: Short Story Analysis
‘The Bookbinder’ by Munshi Premchand: Short Story Analysis
‘The Bookbinder’ by Munshi Premchand: Short Story Analysis ‘The Bookbinder’ is the story of the unfortunate animal lover Rafaqat Hussain who became indebted to many people because of his vicious second wife's demands. Munshi Premchand is the narrator of this tale. Very rarely do we find Premchand as a character in his own short story. Premchand is considered a pioneer … [Read more...] about ‘The Bookbinder’ by Munshi Premchand: Short Story Analysis
‘Portrait of a Lady’ by Khushwant Singh: Short Story Analysis
‘Portrait of a Lady’ by Khushwant Singh: Short Story Analysis ‘Portrait of a Lady’ is the story about the life of Khushwant Singh’s aged grandmother. Khushwant Singh was one of India’s most famous writers, a renowned columnist, and a journalist. He wrote many books and passed away in the year 2014. This story paints a beautiful yet earthly picture of Singh’s grandmother, … [Read more...] about ‘Portrait of a Lady’ by Khushwant Singh: Short Story Analysis
‘The Rocks’ by O. V. Vijayan: Short Story Analysis
‘The Rocks’ by O. V. Vijayan: Short Story Analysis ‘The Rocks’ is a postmodernist magical realism story about two warriors. They were fighting a battle at a certain point in an Armageddon. One warrior’s name is Mrganga, the young father, while the other warrior is the North-East Indian or Chinese young mother called Tan Wan, of ‘the yellow skin’. They were the only two … [Read more...] about ‘The Rocks’ by O. V. Vijayan: Short Story Analysis