A translation, from Odia to English, of a few short stories by eminent Odia writer Surendra Mohanty. Themes include mythological, social, political, and personal. Contains tales based on Buddhist mythology, and on episodes from the great Indian epic The Mahabharata. Some pertain to the writer's own life and re-enact episodes and events from his bygone past; the title-story "The Dance of the Ghost" is its prime example. "Amrapalli" is based on the tragic life of a significant and renowned historical persona. "Srikrishna's ...
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A translation, from Odia to English, of a few short stories by eminent Odia writer Surendra Mohanty. Themes include mythological, social, political, and personal. Contains tales based on Buddhist mythology, and on episodes from the great Indian epic The Mahabharata. Some pertain to the writer's own life and re-enact episodes and events from his bygone past; the title-story "The Dance of the Ghost" is its prime example. "Amrapalli" is based on the tragic life of a significant and renowned historical persona. "Srikrishna's Last Laugh" centres around a less-known and almost forgotten episode of The Mahabharata. "The Miner" is entirely based on tribal life and culture while depicting the trials and tribulations of the old tribal protagonist who struggles desperately for his survival in the midst of relentless cultural decadence and corrosion.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 176 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.