The Fuss About Queens and Other Stories
Author | : Darius Cooper |
Publisher | : Om Books International |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789384225605 |
ISBN-13 | : 9384225606 |
Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Fuss About Queens and Other Stories, a brilliant collection of short stories by Darius Cooper, delves into disparate universes, including the charming world of the Parsis in Mumbai, caught in a cultural and historical time warp, with the fire temple, the tower of silence, dusty tomes of Dostoevsky, and the British monarch’s portrait in a drawing room, set up with period furniture a truly stunning mosaic. Talking Points: Includes some of the finest short stories by the authorEach story provides a glimpse into the humanistic outlook of the writerEncompasses a variety of socially relevant themes that are close to the writer’s heart