Half a Rupee: Stories brings together twenty-five unforgettable stories by Gulzar, one of India's most celebrated literary voices. Rich in imagination, humanity, and quiet irony, these stories transport readers from the bustling streets of Mumbai to the troubled landscapes of Kashmir, from intimate tales of love and betrayal to poignant reflections of courage, memory, and survival.
In Gulzar's world, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. A drunken man battles a torrential monsoon, a soldier becomes inseparable from the language of the wireless set, and a policeman's absurd task reveals the peculiar humor of everyday life. Alongside these fictional narratives are stories inspired by real-life figures and experiences, woven together with Gulzar's trademark sensitivity and poetic insight.
By turns humorous, heartbreaking, and deeply thought-provoking, Half a Rupee offers English-language readers a rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of Gulzar's storytelling in translation.
Book Details
- Author: Gulzar
- Translator: Sunjoy Shekhar
- Publisher: Penguin India
- ISBN: 9780143066792
- Binding: Paperback
- Language: English
- Publication Year: 2013