‘Binya Passes By’ is a sentimental love story penned in first person by the very famous Indian writer from the hills, namely Ruskin Bond. The story highlights the life of Ruskin Bond when he was either 35 or 36 years old, his love for nature, and his melancholic side, which is related to the women he loved. ‘Binya Passes By’ is the love story of Bond and a village girl from the … [Read more...] about ‘Binya Passes By’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis
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‘Under the Banyan Tree & Other Stories’ by R.K. Narayan: Summary
‘Under the Banyan Tree & Other Stories’ was published in 1985 by Indian writer R.K. Narayan and is a collection of many of his short stories spanning his entire literary career till that time. The short stories in this collection are penned at different times in R. K. Narayan’s career, which includes ‘Nitya’, which was then his most recent short story. Some of these stories … [Read more...] about ‘Under the Banyan Tree & Other Stories’ by R.K. Narayan: Summary
‘The Letter’ by Dhumketu: Short Story Analysis
'The Letter’ has been translated from the original by well-known Gujarati short story writer Dhumketu whose real name was Gowrishankar Govardhanram. This story is a cyclic tale of the pain of separation suffered by all parents or fathers for their children. Coachman Ali goes through this anxiety when his only child Miriam leaves him to settle down with a soldier. Only then does … [Read more...] about ‘The Letter’ by Dhumketu: Short Story Analysis
‘Grandmother’s Tale’ by R.K. Narayan: Summary
‘Grandmother’s Tale’ was published in 1992 by the Grand Old Man of Malgudi, R.K. Narayan. ‘Grandmother’s Tale’ is part biography and part fictional account of the life of R.K. Narayan’s maternal great-grandmother, who had a rather extraordinary life compared to the other women matriarchs in Narayan’s family. Single-handedly, Bala, the great-grandmother in question, managed to … [Read more...] about ‘Grandmother’s Tale’ by R.K. Narayan: Summary
‘Disciples’ by Austin Wright: Book Review
‘Disciples’ by Austin Wright: Book Review Disciples by Austin Wright is a book about the reason why people need someone to lead them in spiritual life. It’s about dependence on a mentor or a spiritual guru who can think for a ‘disciple’ and lead them to a more fulfilling life. It is a book which ultimately comes to the bare fact that disciples and gurus are not only … [Read more...] about ‘Disciples’ by Austin Wright: Book Review