‘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
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‘A Sick Call’ by Morley Callaghan: Short Story Analysis
‘A Sick Call’ by Morley Callaghan: Short Story Analysis ‘A Sick Call’ is the story of Father Macdowell, a Roman Catholic priest, who probably hears the last confession of a young woman who was dying from pneumonia. Her name was Elsa Williams, and she was married to John Williams, a devoted husband but very antireligious. Morley Callaghan, a Canadian novelist and … [Read more...] about ‘A Sick Call’ by Morley Callaghan: 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 … [Read more...] about ‘Portrait of a Lady’ by Khushwant Singh: Short Story Analysis
‘Ghost’ by James Robertson: Short Story Analysis
‘Ghost’ by James Robertson: Short Story Analysis ‘Ghost’ by Scottish writer James Robertson is one of the shortest ghost stories I have ever read. However, don’t be fooled by its length. It is a short story that questions the validity of an individual’s personal experience with something beyond his or her powers to comprehend. However, such a person does perceive the … [Read more...] about ‘Ghost’ by James Robertson: Short Story Analysis
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