Product ID: 898912
Title: Parashuram: Selected Stories
Author: Parashuram (Rajshekhar Basu/Bose)
Translators: Sukanta Chaudhuri & Palash Baran Pal
Publisher: Penguin
Language: English, translated from Bengali
Format: Paperback
Pages: 306
ISBN: 978-0143062202
Year of Publication: 2006
Description:
Parashuram: Selected Stories brings together some of the finest works of one of Bengal's most celebrated humorists and satirists, Rajshekhar Bose/Basu, who wrote under the pen name Parashuram. Filled with wit, irony, and unforgettable characters, these stories brilliantly capture the quirks of everyday life while offering sharp observations on society, human nature, and the changing world of twentieth-century India.
Discover eccentric adventures in The Magic Stone, unravel the mystery of Doctor Jadu's Patient, laugh through the unexpected twists of Choosing a Husband, marvel at the imagination behind The Celestial Slipper, and enjoy the clever satire of The Custard-Apple Pudding. Whether the tale explores science, superstition, medicine, or human folly, every story is infused with intelligence, humor, and timeless charm.
Beautifully translated by Sukanta Chaudhuri and Palash Baran Pal, this Penguin Modern Classics edition introduces English readers to one of India's finest masters of the short story.
Perfect for readers who enjoy witty classics, literary fiction, and stories that surprise, amuse, and linger long after the final page.
Why We Love It at India Club
One of Bengal's greatest humorists and storytellers, Parashuram delights readers with sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and stories where the ordinary suddenly becomes extraordinary.