A Slice of Life : An Anthology of Short Stories

Author: Radha Mohan Singh
Satya Brat Singh/Muniba Sami
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Radha Mohan Singh/ Satya Brat Singh/ Muniba Sami
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 143
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788120834712

Description

The present anthology of stories has been prepared for students at the tertiary and undergraduate levels. The anthology introduces to the reader some of the best short stories written by famous authors of recent times. These stories are representative of the fine art of story writing and the different teachniques adopted by the masters of story-telling. They bring out the morals and values that are held in high esteem by all.

The stories have been especially designed to suit the needs of students for whom English is a second language. Brief biographies of the authors, a comprehensive glossary have been added as study aids. We are confident that teachers will enjoy teaching the fascinating stories here and students will enjoy and appreciate the works of our best writers.

We will consider our efforts amply rewarded if the present work conveys the message embedded in these priceless reflections of the human mind.

Contents

Introduction

1.THE DIAMOND NECKLACE
Guy De Maupassant

2.THE LAST LEAF
O. Henry

3.A CUP OF TEA
Katherine Mansfield

4.THE LOST CHILD
Mulk Raj Anand

5.THE BARBER’S TRADE UNION
Mulk Raj Anand

6.A HORSE AND TWO GOATS
R. K. Narayana

7.SELVI
R. K. Narayana

8.HEAR ME SANJAYA
Shashi Deshpande

9.STEEL HAWK
Bhabani Bhattacharya

10.THE THIEF
Ruskin Bond

11.THE VOICE OF GOD
Khushwant Singh

12.SEXY
Jhumpa Lahiri

13.INTERPRETER OF MALADIES
Jhumpa Lahiri

NOTES AND GLOSSARY