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Premchand ki Shreshtha Kahaniyan By Premchand (Hardcover)
Premchand Ki Shreshth Kahaniyan is a covetable collection of stories written by Munshi Premchand, a writer who towers above the rest in the history of Indian literature. It includes poignant and beautiful stories: some centred around memorable women characters, such as ‘Maa’, ‘Shanti’, and ‘Jhanki’, some of betrayal such as ‘Lanchhan’, and ‘Doodh ka Daam’ which subtly but powerfully exposes the social issues of Premchand’s time, along with many other stories that will regale you with a perfect portrait of the reality of life in India.
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Priya Kahaniyan By Premchand (Hardcover)
Eulogised as the ‘Upanyas Samrat’, Premchand has continued to be one of the seminal figures of Hindi writing canon. His texts put forth the realities of his contemporary twentieth century milieu and raises important questions of caste, class, societal, disjunct, et al. With more than three hundred short stories, a multitude of essays, letters, plays, and translations, Premchand’s significance to Indian literature and its rendezvous with uniquely Indian themes remains unparalleled.This collection is expressive of Premchand’s idiosyncratic literary skills as the texts put forth Premchand’s artistic investiveness coupled with his stark critique of social and cultural injustices. The flair, thematic, brilliance, grassroot level linguistics and enamouring storytelling reactily capture the reader’s attention as they foray into the literary world created by the writer.
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Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey (Hardback)
- Page : 313
- ISBN : 9789356520097
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.2 cm
Initially published in 1912 and the first of Zane Grey’s many bestsellers, this stirring tale of adventure in the high country established the prototype for western novels of the twentieth century. The plot’s focus is a proud young heroine who’s determined to defend her Utah ranch. She stands alone against the villains who rustle and stampede her cattle — until a stranger rides into the territory. Notorious as the scourge of Mormon transgressors, the stranger stays on to assist in the inevitable showdown, and romance blooms amid the canyons and cottonwoods. A classic of American frontier fiction, Riders of the Purple Sage teems with color, authenticity, and thrills.
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Sati By Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (Hardcover)
हरीश पबना एक संभ्रांत, भला वकील है, केवल वकालत के हिसाब से ही नहीं, मनुष्यता के हिसाब से भी । अपने देश के सब प्रकार के शुभ अनुष्ठानों के साथ वह थोड़ा-बहुत संबंधित रहता है। शहर का कोई भी काम उसे अलग रखकर नहीं होता। सबेरे ‘दुर्नीति – दमन समिति’ की कार्यकारिणी सभा का एक विशेष अधिवेशन था, काम समाप्तकर घर लौटते हुए थोड़ा विलंब हो गया था। अब किसी तरह थोड़ा सा खा-पीकर अदालत पहुँचना आवश्यक है। विधवा छोटी बहन उमा पास बैठी हुई देखभाल कर रही थी कि कहीं समय की कमी से खाने-पीने में कमी न रह जाए।
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Sevasadan By Munshi Premchand (Hardcover)
Highlighting the social issues prevalent in the country at the turn of the twentieth century, Munshi prenchand’s sevasadan (1918) narrates the poignant tale of Suman, who is trapped in an unhappy, mismatched marriage owing to the evils of the Dowry system. It traces her journey from being the virtuous housewife to being ‘Sumangali’, a courtesan in the kothas of Varanasi.
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Somnath By Acharya Chatursen (Hardback)
भारत के कोने-कोने से श्रद्धालु यात्री ठठ-के-ठठ बारहों महीने इस महातीर्थ में आते और सोमनाथ के भव्य दर्शन करते थे। अनेक राजा-रानी, राजवंशी, धनी – कुबेर, श्रीमंत साहूकार यहां महीनों रुके रहते थे और अनगिनत धन-रत्न, गांव-धरती सोमनाथ के चरणों में चढ़ा जाते थे।उसी अवर्णनीय, अतुलनीय वैभव से युक्त सोमनाथ के पतन की करुण कथा और सुलतान महमूद गजनवी के सत्रहवें आक्रमण की क्रूर कहानी है। इसमें वीरता और निष्ठा भी है, तो कायरता और स की घृणित तस्वीर भी । कहीं स्नेह और प्रेम के धागे हैं, तो कहीं निष्ठुरता और जुल्म के बर्छ-भाले भी। यह एक ऐसा उपन्यास है, जो पाठक के सामने एक पूरे युग का सम्पूर्ण चित्र खड़ा कर देता है। एक-एक दृश्य जीता-जागता और दिल को छू लेने वाला है।.
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Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (H.B)
“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger in men-folk? Why didn’t you warn me?”Tess Durbeyfield, the young, graceful and virtuous daughter of a poor peddler, falls prey to the unscrupulous desires of Alec d’Urberville, the rich and licentious heir of the d’Urberville estate where she is sent to work as a farmhand. After giving birth to his son who dies in a few weeks, Tess joins a dairy farm outside the village, working as a milkmaid. Her life seems to change for good when she meets Angel Clare, the progressive son of a parson, who falls in love with her and wants to marry her. But as their wedding date approaches, Tess finds herself on the horns of a dilemma, overshadowed by the bitter truth of her past. A victim of the nineteenth-century English social morality, what sort of future awaits Tess?Received critically by the readers of his era, Thomas Hardy’s Tess of d’Urbervilles is a heart-rending tragedy. Listed among the best-loved novels of all time on The Big Read, a survey conducted by BBC, the novel has undergone numerous adaptations and continues to appeal to its readers.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Hardback)
- Page : 256
- ISBN : 978-8182478022
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
Satirical and nostalgic, Mark Twain’s epic masterpiece, the Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brings out the inequities of adult reality from beneath the innocence of childhood. In the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, along the Mississippi River, Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and half-brother Sid. As the novel begins, we catch him stealing from the jam jar and narrowly escaping being hit. But his life is full of adventurous episodes. What happens as he moves from one escapade to another—accompanying Huckleberry Finn to the graveyard at night where they witness a trio of grave robbers; falling in love with Becky Thatcher and being shunned; enjoying the new found freedom and then being struck by the idea of appearing at his own funeral; hunting for buried treasure in a haunted house with Huck and so on..? The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has been widely adapted into feature films and television series. it is followed by Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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The Ambassadors by Henry James (H.B)
Live all you can; it’s a mistake not to.” worried that her son, Chad, may have succumbed to the charms of the alluring city of Paris, and the mysterious br>Madam de VI on NET, Mrs new some sends her ‘ambassador’ Lambert stretched to Paris to bring him back. However, strether himself falls under the spell of Paris, and finds Chad a rather refined man. Over time, Mrs new some is convinced that she should send another ‘ambassador’ to confront the two men. A compelling story about stretches, his journey and its unexpected conclusion, the ambassadors is a novel teeming with sensitive characters, lost youth, and people caught in the frenzied pace of life. Woven around James’ favourite br>Theme – The clash of American innocence and the European experience – The ambassadors, considered Henry James’ finest work, is a searing portrait of a man’s awakening. Published in 1903, It still remains a timeless classic.
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The Beautiful and Damned : Original Un-Abridged Classic Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Hardback)
Fiction, NovelThe Beautiful and Damned : Original Un-Abridged Classic Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Hardback)
- Page : 394
- ISBN : 978-9394885059
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.7 cm
Because desire just cheats you.”She is a reveler. He is a socialite. They are young, haughty and selfish. And they do not understand the idea of working. Meet Gloria Gilbert, the beautiful, narcissistic dancer and Anthony Patch, the prospective heir to his grandfather’s fortune. Stunned by Gloria’s beauty, Anthony is desperately in love with her; and soon she becomes his wife. But as the passionate and glamorous couple await the inheritance, indulging in the luxurious and thrilling lifestyle of New York, they are chafed under financial pressures. What happens as their marriage begins to fail in the face of reality? With characters representing the extravagance of the upper echelons and the intrinsic conflicts of a changing social environment, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s the Beautiful and Damned probes into the café society of New York, exploring the ideas of money and decadence. This Jazz Age novel is considered a masterpiece and continues to remain a bestseller.
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The Best Of Classic Crime Fiction Set of 3 Books By Various (Author)
This beautifully created set comprises of three classic hardcover books from all time bestselling authors franz Kafka, Fyodor Dostoevsky and Albert Camus. It is ideal for gifting to your friends who are in love with crime stories.
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Classic Fiction, Fiction, literature
The Best of Frances Hodgson Burnett Boxed Set (A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy) Set of 3 Books [hardcover] Frances Hodgson Burnett
Classic Fiction, Fiction, literatureThe Best of Frances Hodgson Burnett Boxed Set (A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy) Set of 3 Books [hardcover] Frances Hodgson Burnett
We explore her best works in this boxed collection; each one is a masterpiece in and of itself. Following the journey of little Sara Crewe through hardship, A Little Princess tells a story of tenacity and creativity. Two young characters in The Secret Garden show us the transformational power of friendship and nature. Last but not least, Little Lord Fauntleroy introduces us to the charming Cedric, a young child who gracefully and compassionately navigates the intricacies of nobility. Burnett’s fascinating tales, which continue to enthral readers of all ages, will take you on a literary journey. Timeless tales of resilience and imagination await. Explore the transformative power of nature and friendship. Enter the enchanting world of aristocracy and compassion. Discover Burnett’s best works in one captivating collection. Journey through generations with enduring classics for all.
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Classic Fiction, Fiction
The Bet and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov (Hardback)
- Page : 162
- ISBN : 978-8182476752
- Dimensions : 22 x 14 x 1.5 cm
This beautiful compilation of 13 selected stories of Anton Chekhov. It consists of a few of his renowned works like, The Bet, A Tedious story, The Fit, Misfortune, After The Theatre, The Wretched Boy, Enemies, A Living Calendar and Old Age and Expensive Lessons etc. This original compilation of classic stories of Chekhov keeps the spirit of his original writings alive.
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