English Literature

  One of the country’s best-loved poets and lyricists, Gulzar is renowned for his inimitable way of seeing things, his witty expressions, his quirky turns of phrase. All these creative talents come into play in delightful, unexpected ways in his new bilingual collection Green Poems, which celebrates his innate connection...

  Details: You gave me the earth on which I could build a home good enough for you to live in. Come, when you find time from all your other chores. Maybe on some weekend, come!'. After Selected Poems, a collection of some of his best poetry was extremely well...

  Details: As a young boy, Amitav Ghosh's narrator travels across time through the tales of those around him, traversing the unreliable planes of memory, unmindful of physical, political and chronological borders. But as he grows older, he is haunted by a seemingly random act of violence. Bits and pieces...

  Details: A prince fights for his crownA beautiful paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.The Pevensie siblings are back to help a prince denied his...

  Details: A collection as unprecedented as it is captivating, Lapbah―a title inspired by Lapbah Sohra, Sohra’s monsoon deluge―is a magnificent anthology in two volumes that brings together fifty-seven compelling tales by fifty-two of the finest writers from the North-east. It presents, for the first time, voices from all eight...

    Details: Sita is one of the defining figures of Indian womanhood, yet there is no single version of her story. Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her. Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily...

    Details: A collection as unprecedented as it is captivating, Lapbah―a title inspired by Lapbah Sohra, Sohra’s monsoon deluge―is a magnificent anthology in two volumes that brings together fifty-seven compelling tales by fifty-two of the finest writers from the North-east. It presents, for the first time, voices from all...

  Details: Born in a big old Calcutta house on the same night, the wild, tragic night their fathers were both mysteriously lost, Sudha and Anju are cousins. Closer even than sisters, they share clothes, possessions, worries, dreams - and three mothers, who preside over the matriarchal Chatterjee household. But...

    Details: Saadat Hasan Manto's first collection of stories was published in the 1940s, but his stories have an enduring relevance. Now read by more people than ever before, the simple clarity of his stories about arginalized people, his astute understanding of the complexity of human nature and the...

  Details: For nearly half a century Murakami has been delighting readers with his deceptively simple writing. His work is both fantastic and realistic, as gripping as it is beguiling. This boxset contains three of the best novels from Japan’s greatest living novelist.Titles in this boxset:Kafka on the Shore: A...

    Details: This second volume of Arundhati Roy's collected non-fiction writing brings together fourteen essays written between June 2002 and November 2004. In these essays she draws the thread of empire through seemingly unconnected arenas, uncovering the links between America's War on Terror, the growing threat of corporate power,...

  Details: When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist br>Dolly alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, wrestling with self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a socially disastrous rod-stewart themed house party, getting drunk, getting...

  Details: This volume reinstates a large number of passages omitted from earlier editions of Van Gogh's letters and includes, whenever possible, the wonderful pen-and-ink sketches Van Gogh added to his written messages. Ronald de Leeuw's notes provide informative links between the letters. 49 sketches. 4 facsimile letters .  

  Details: Our lives are filled with objects. Everyday things used in everyday settings, they are our constant companions. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe -...

    Details: 'There is only one book to a man' Steinbeck wrote of East of Eden. Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often brutal novel, follows the interwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations hopelessly re-enact...

    Details: The famous Great Ideas series has sold extraordinary numbers since its launch, bringing the thoughts of some of humanity's most remarkable minds into easy reach. This boxed set brings together some of the bestselling titles in the series: ideas--sometimes 2000 years old or more--which still speak to...

    Details: Brave New World is a novel with a science-fiction theme written by bestselling author, Aldous Huxley, and was first published in 1932. It is set in the far future, in 2540 AD and features a utopian view of the society at that time, with a lot of...

    Details: Jorge Luis Borges's Labyrinths is a collection of short stories and essays showcasing one of Latin America's most influential and imaginative writers. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is edited by Donald A. Yates and James E. Irby, with an introduction by James E. Irby and a preface...

    Details: About The BookIt is 7th November 1862, Rangoon. A shrouded corpse is escorted by a motley crew of British soldiers. A nondescript grave is ready inside the prison premises. The British officer in charge insists that no one is able locate the last resting place of Bahadur...

    Details: India Unbound is the riveting story of a nation’s rise from poverty to prosperity and the clash of ideas that occurred along the way. Gurcharan Das examines the highs and lows of independent India through the prism of history, his own experiences and those of numerous others...

  Details: Why should we be good? How should we be good? And how might we more deeply understand the moral and ethical failings--splashed across today's headlines--that have not only destroyed individual lives but caused widespread calamity as well, bringing communities, nations, and indeed the global economy to the brink...

  Details: The phenomenal international bestseller - over 10 million copies sold - that will change the way you make decisions'A lifetime's worth of wisdom' Steven D. Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics'There have been many good books on human rationality and irrationality, but only one masterpiece. That masterpiece is Thinking, Fast...

  Details: White Mughals is the love story of lovers James Achilles Kirkpatrick and Khair un-Nissa, two people belonging to diverse cultures and races at a time when India was under the colonial rule of the British. Their love transcended all the political, social and cultural barriers as James married...

.   Details: What Do You Care What Other People Think? Further Adventures of a Curious Character is a captivating collection of reminiscences from freewheeling scientific genius Richard P. Feynman.Richard Feynman - Nobel Laureate, teacher and iconic intellect - possessed an unquenchable thirst for an adventure and an unparalleled gift...

    Details: “If only I had a letter from you, everything would be all right.” love letters have become a thing of the past, but the beauty in their pages will never disappear. Best love letters of all time brings together a treasure trove of endearing, heart-warming letters, capturing...

    Details: ‘You can make your life what you want it to be.’ One of the best inspirational books ever written, Think and Grow Rich is probably the most important financial book you can ever hope to read. Inspiring generations of readers since the time it was first published,...

    Details: Experience the sacred text of The Holy Bible in this exquisite Deluxe Hardbound Edition. With its elegant design and durable construction, this edition presents the timeless words of faith, wisdom, and guidance. A cherished treasure for personal devotion and a meaningful gift.Sacred words. Living truth. The Holy...

  Details: Step into the world of history-makers with this edition, enriched with the eloquence of individuals who shaped and reshaped their destinies. Experience the artistry of master orators as their meticulously crafted speeches transcend the boundaries of time and space, captivating the minds and hearts of their audiences. A...

  Details: The Nikolai Gogol (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) is a beautifully crafted collector's volume that brings together the masterful works of one of Russia's greatest literary figures. Classic stories like Dead Souls, The Overcoat, and The Government Inspector are included, showcasing Gogol's brilliant balance of dark humor, absurdity, and piercing...

This classic collection of stories is a must-have for all! It offers:The best of all-time children’s stories that deserve a place in one’s library It will cater to the curiosity of the young minds and keep them hooked for hours The book introduces some of the most celebrated stories It...

  Details: Immerse yourself in the world of literature with the World's Greatest Short Stories deluxe hardbound edition. Featuring a carefully curated selection of timeless tales from renowned authors, this beautifully designed anthology is a must-have for every book lover's collection.A timeless collection of literary gems!A deluxe hardbound edition showcasing...

    Details: Discover the literary brilliance of D.H. Lawrence with this deluxe hardbound edition, featuring his greatest works, "Sons and Lovers" and "The Rainbow." Immerse yourself in Lawrence's captivating storytelling and explore the depths of human emotions and relationships.Passion, Freedom, and the Depths of the Human Soul. Literary masterpieces...

    Details: Immerse yourself in the brilliant storytelling of Leo Tolstoy with "The Greatest Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy." This captivating collection showcases the literary genius of one of the greatest Russian authors, featuring tales of love, morality, and the human condition that will leave you spellbound.A curated selection...

      Details: Immerse yourself in Leo Tolstoy's epic masterpiece, War and Peace. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this sweeping novel explores the complexities of human nature, love, and the consequences of war. A must-read for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction.Leo Tolstoy's monumental masterpiece,...

    Details: ?Money is the alienated essence of man?s labor and life;and this alien essence dominates him as he worships it.?From the concepts of commodities and money, surplus-value of labor, the accumulation of capital and its process of circulation, to the conversion of surplus value into profit and transformation...

  Details: “Life is a vexatious trap; when a thinking man reaches maturity and attains full consciousness, he cannot help feeling that he is in a trap from which there is no escape.”One of the greatest Russian short story writers and an exemplary playwright, Anton Chekhov penned down some of...

  Details: Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom and lyrical beauty of Kahlil Gibran’s collected works. From The Prophet to The Broken Wings and Sand and Foam, Gibran’s writings explore the depths of the human spirit and offer timeless insights into love, life, and spirituality. His poetic prose resonates with...

    Details: Welcome to the roaring twenties, where money, debauchery, and dancing go hand-in-hand. It is the summer of 1922,and the enigmatic millionaire, Jay Gatsby, is in love. He has everything he could ever want, except the one thing that always remains out of reach-the beautiful socialite Daisy Buchanan,...

  Details: What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this Very Short Introduction to literary theory. Often a controversial subject, said to have transformed the study...

  Details: The dashing Prince Virendra of Naugarh is madly in love with the breathtakingly beautiful Princess Chandrakanta of Vijaygarh. But there are obstacles galore in the paths of the lovers. There are evil ministers with sinister magicians at their beck and call; enemy kings only too happy to go...

bill Details: The novel that set the stage for his modern classic, The Satanic Verses, Shame is Salman Rushdie's unforgettable epic.Omar Khayyam Shakil had three mothers who shared everything. They shared the symptoms of pregnancy; they shared the son that they all claim to have borne on the same night....

    Details: The Chilean Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) was probably the greatest and certainly the most prolific of twentieth-century Latin American poets. He brought out his first collection at the age of seventeen, and quickly developed an assured and distinctive poetic voice. His third book, Veinte Poemas de Amor y...

  Brand: FINGERPRINT with FP logo Color: White Edition: Latest Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 256 Release Date: 01-08-2015 Details: The Picture of Dorian Gray is a mesmerizing novel that delves into the dark undercurrents of human nature. Oscar Wilde's exquisite prose explores the destructive power of vanity and the...

  Details: The most celebrated writer of Hindi literature, Munshi Premchand penned stories that were tragic yet heart-warming, fantastic yet lauded for their realism. This is a covetable collection that every reader will cherish, featuring masterpieces such as 'Grahdaah, Abhushan', 'Sachchayi ka Upkaar', 'Haar Ki Jeet and Updesh', and many...

    Details: A self-obsessed Calcutta detective who goes by his last name `Kar’, an enigmatic internet cafe hostess in Seoul, and a hotshot geneticist labouring away on a top-secret corporate project. These are just a few pieces in the puzzle that need to be put together to explain a...

    Details: Embark on a captivating journey through the vast realm of Hindu mythology with William J. Wilkins as your guide. Delve into the ancient Vedic and Puranic texts and unlock the treasures of divine stories, gods, goddesses, and epic battles that have shaped Hindu culture for millennia. From...

    Details: On Living and Dying by J. Krishnamurti provides profound insights into the universal experiences of life and death. Through his timeless wisdom and philosophical reflections, Krishnamurti emphasizes that true change comes from the transformation of individual consciousness, guiding readers toward a clear-eyed understanding of the great mystery...

  Bill Details: The Short Stories of Pushkin brings together some of Alexander Pushkin’s most celebrated tales, including The Queen of Spades and The Postmaster. Blending wit, lyricism and profound insight, Pushkin’s stories explore themes of love, fate and human nature. His vivid characters and timeless storytelling continue to captivate...

  Brand: Icon Books Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 80 Release Date: 01-09-2001 Details: Product DescriptionSaid famously argued in 'Orientalism' that the West developed, at the peak of colonial expansion, a body of knowledge that imperialists could use to gain power. Walia investigates the need for alternative 'subaltern' histories and...

  Details: Ideas in Psychoanalysis is a series of essays which explain psychoanalytical concepts, their relevance to everyday life and their ability to illuminate the nature of human society and culture. For Freud, the Oedipus Complex was the immovable foundation stone on which the whole edifice of his ideas are...