In The Heart Of The Brahmaputra And Other Stories

The modern Indian short story, as we understand it today, came into its own in the nineteenth century, and has since then scripted a rich history for itself. Rupa Kahani showcases this popular genre of literature, featuring select works of masters of the form, across centuries and locations. Most of the stories in the present collection have an enduring appeal beacause of the depth and truth of feeling revealed. Some of them are also interesting as 'period pieces.'The title story is particularly striking, in its representation of what happens when natural human emotions are forgotten in the pursuit of the higher ideals of learning and scholarship.