Book Details:

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 230
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.50 x 5.50 inch)
• Weight: 320 gm
• Edition: 2018
• ISBN: 9789387989313

About the Book:

Vignettes is a collection of sixteen short stories translated into English from Beesvi Sadi ka Hindi Mahila Lekhan, compiled by Sahitya Akademi. These stories, selected from a Sahitya Akademi translation workshop in February 2017, reflect the depth and diversity of experiences portrayed by twentieth-century Hindi women writers.

The stories, arranged chronologically, present an array of themes, capturing life in all its multifaceted beauty—the highs and lows, the light and shadows. This collection emphasizes the complexity of human experiences, acknowledging both joy and sorrow as integral to the human condition.

Through these tales, the collection seeks to showcase the rich creativity that flourishes in response to life's varied dimensions—ordinary moments as well as special ones—revealing the intricate balance of agony and ecstasy in the lives of the characters. The stories give voice to the lived realities of women and offer a window into their perspectives, aspirations, and challenges.

About the Author:

Manju Jaidka is a Professor of English at Panjab University, Chandigarh. She is the author and editor of numerous critical books and is a prominent figure in literary circles. As the Chief Functionary of MELOW (The Society for the Study of World Literatures in English), she has contributed significantly to the academic discourse on world literatures. A former Chairperson of Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi, Jaidka is also a novelist and poet, with works including Scandal Point and Amaltas Avenue.