‘Memories of an Indian Childhood’ is an Indian women-centric short story penned by modern Urdu fiction writer Qurratulain Hyder in 1970. The story centers on upper-middle-class women in pre-Independence India in the hill stations of Dehra Dun. The story highlights feminist themes of Indian Muslim women, certain North-East tribal women, educated Muslim women, Anglo-Indian women … [Read more...] about ‘Memories of an Indian Childhood’ by Qurratulain Hyder: Short Story Analysis
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‘The Eyes Have It’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis
‘The Eyes Have It’ is a short story penned in the 1950s by Indian author Ruskin Bond. It is one of Ruskin Bond’s most famous stories and is well-loved by the Indian populace, especially children. Ruskin Bond is India’s most beloved writer who has had a prolific career. He has written many novels, short stories, essays, sketches, spanning over seven decades. This short story, ' … [Read more...] about ‘The Eyes Have It’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis
‘Thirst’ by Ivo Andric: Short Story Analysis
'Thirst’ was written by Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslavian writer Ivo Andric, a famous Bosnian essayist, short-story writer, and novelist. He is famed for his two epic novels, The Bridge on the Drina and Bosnian Chronicle. He passed away in 1975 after leading an extraordinary life in the most extraordinary times. This short story penned by him titled ‘Thirst’ is … [Read more...] about ‘Thirst’ by Ivo Andric: Short Story Analysis
‘A Tripping Tongue’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis
‘A Tripping Tongue’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis ‘A Tripping Tongue’ is a realistic short story published on the 27th of September 1886 by Russian short-story writer Anton Chekhov. Chekhov is one of the most unconventional writers of prose and short fiction the world has ever known. Instead of answering questions, he asks searching questions through his short … [Read more...] about ‘A Tripping Tongue’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis
‘A Day in the Country’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis
‘A Day in the Country’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis ‘A Day in the Country’ is a realistic short story about the beauties of nature and true friendship penned and published on the 19th of May 1886 by Russian short-story writer Anton Chekhov. Chekhov is one of the greatest Russian short-story writers and one of the best proponents of short fiction writing the world … [Read more...] about ‘A Day in the Country’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis