visitPraise for a short-story collection often sounds a bit like disparagement. Great short stories are hailed as having "novelistic" qualities, a subtle knock that affirms the novel's place as the highest literary achievement and the final measure of a writer's talent.Lately, however, the short story seems poised to get its due. This fall, a handful of collections from writers such as Alice Munro,...
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objective of holding the centenary of Telugu Kathanika (Telugu short story) is to sustain the declining interest among the present generation in the treasure trove of Telugu literature available in the form of short stories and to draw posterity towards them, said short story writer Vedagiri Rambabu.Addressing a media conference here on Monday, he said that the centenary celebrations, being organised...
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Reviews.Although defrosting a turkey is a time consuming process, it is very easy to carry out. In this article, learn different ways of how to thaw a frozen turkey.Christmas gift exchange games bring in the element of fun to the celebrations. Go through the article to get some nice Christmas party gift exchange game ideas.Writing short stories requires some efforts, creativity and the right choice...
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organisers of the 13th Kochi international book festival have invited poems, articles and short stories from students, teachers and others, for being included in the daily bulletin during the festival. The materials must be sent to the general convenor of the festival committee, Kaloor Towers, Kaloor, Kochi – 682017, before November...
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Grisham's latest — much of it based on his years as a criminal defense and personal litigation lawyer in Southaven, includes tales of a dull, dumped husband redeemed by gambling, a ruthless attorney confronted by some old victims and a bunch of buddies who plan to give blood to a hospitalized friend, but have a few drinks along the way.has been so high that it was caught in the publishing price wars,...
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Ruskin Bond started writing when he was 17 years old and at 75, he’s still going strong. Over 300 short stories, five novellas, 30 children’s books, numerous essays, an autobiography in two volumes, travel writings, and poetry later, the prolific writer has penned his first story for a film.“I have written a story for Vishal Bhardwaj, which he will start shooting in February,” Bond toldDid he have...
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cover of “The Complete Stories” by Flannery O’Connor at its publication in 1972.. In an online poll conducted by the National Book Foundation, her collection “The Complete Stories” was named the best work to have won the National Book Award for fiction in the contest’s 60-year history. The competition was steep: other finalists in the poll were “The Stories of’s “Gravity’s Rainbow.” (Then again, the...
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KochiPoignant and intriguing, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's The Thing Around Your Neck is recommended for the universal human emotions that will resonate with every readerThe Thing Around Your Neck is available at all Landmark bookstores and on landmarkonthenet.com.The title sparks your curiosity and as you begin reading the first story, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s style of writing draws you deeper and...
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more than 30-years, murder mystery writer Agatha Christie's fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot will return to the United States next week., which was found in the attic of the author's daughter in 2004. The story was published in Britain in September., said in a telephone interview, adding that it contains lots of surprises. Gulli said the story would be the first new appearance since 1975...
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Critic Sukumar Azhikode inaugurating the workshop on Kamala Suraiyya in the city on Friday. —Kochi: Critic Sukumar Azhikode on Friday said that Kamala Suraiyya experienced ‘aesthetic detachment’ that gave her a rare intrinsic ability to look into the quintessence of life around.“Vaikom Muhammad Basheer too had this grand capability. Even while speaking to you, they were able to converse with the rest...
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