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Dr. Aruna Sitesh (1945-2007) taught English Literature for thirty years and was the Principal of Indraprastha College, Delhi University, for a decade until the last day of her life. A Fulbright Fellow (1991-92) at the University of Chicago and visiting scholar (1993) at Rockefeller Study Centre, Bellagio, Italy, she co-edited Pratibha India for about 24 years. While most of her creative writing, comprising six short story collections, was in Hindi she published another six volumes of critical studies, edited works, etc. in English. Her short story Teesari Dharati figures in the anthology of immortal Hindi short stories by women writers, currently under publication by Sahitya Akademi. The hon...
Collection Of Stories By Women Authors.Translated In Hindi.
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These thought provoking short stories are documents of ambitions and frustrations faith and treachery, tranquility and turmoil and the concerns and conflicts so very common to life around us. The characters picked up from amongst us tell familiar tales, though with sensitivity and artistry peculiar to the author. All these stories, published originally in Hindi in prestigious periodicals had made waves which accorded the author a place among the foremost women writers in Hindi. These stories have been deftly translated into English by competent and ingenious transtators. Dr. Aruna Sitesh (1945-2007) taught English Literature for thirty years and was the Principal of Indraprastha College, Del...
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A Daughter Is Special by Mridula Sinha: This book by Mridula Sinha celebrates the special bond between a daughter and her parents. Through poignant stories and reflections, the book touches upon the unique and cherished relationship between daughters and their families. Key Aspects of the Book "A Daughter Is Special": Familial Bonds: The book emphasizes the significance of the parent-daughter relationship, highlighting the love, care, and understanding that define this unique bond. Cultural and Social Perspectives: "A Daughter Is Special" provides insights into the cultural and social nuances surrounding the role of daughters in families and communities. Emotional Resonance: The book captures the emotional depth of the parent-daughter relationship, evoking feelings of nostalgia, love, and appreciation. Mridula Sinha is the author of "A Daughter Is Special," a book that celebrates the cherished connection between daughters and their families. Sinha's work beautifully portrays the emotions and experiences that define the parent-daughter bond.
The stories presented in this collection were written originally in Hindi, way back 20-25 years ago, and published in major Hindi journals of those times - Dharmyug, Saptahik Hindustan, Sarika, Kadambini et al. They were liked by the readers and translated into several Indian languages, too, besides being included in some of the selected works of the year. Later they were picked up by some friends for translation into English and, subsequently, found place in some major English literary journals - Indian Literature, The Statesman, National Herald, The Heritage and the like. Free from all tall talk, most of these short stories tell the tales of joys and merriments, torments and trepidations and the dreams and realities of common people.