East, West
Exploring the intersections of Eastern and Western cultures
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:7th Sep '95
Should be back in stock very soon
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This collection of short stories explores the fascinating interactions between Eastern and Western cultures, showcasing unexpected connections and cultural reflections throughout.
In East, West, a captivating collection of short stories, the author delves into the complexities and charm of cultural intersections. The narratives explore the intriguing dynamics that arise when Eastern and Western worlds collide, revealing both vast distances and surprising connections. Each story offers a unique perspective, inviting readers to ponder the nuances of identity and belonging in a globalized world.
The collection features a diverse array of characters, from a rickshaw driver in Bombay who shares his cinematic aspirations through letters home, to a couple in sixties London whose romance blossoms from a simple miscommunication. The stories are rich with imagination, blending elements of fantasy and realism that challenge conventional storytelling. As the characters navigate their intertwined lives, the reader is left to reflect on the broader implications of cultural exchange.
East, West not only showcases the author's storytelling prowess but also highlights the beauty of human connection across different backgrounds. The collection serves as a reminder of the shared experiences that unite us, despite the distances that may separate us. With its thought-provoking themes and vivid imagery, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay of cultures and the stories that emerge from it.
A vindication of the rights of fiction...His story-telling powers are alive and well - his ingenuity, wit, charm and his restless talent for the unexpected * Sunday Times *
Literary magic * Literary Review *
The most original imagination writing today * Nadine Gordimer *
Scheherazade meets Star Trek in these well-honed miniatures from the maestro of the cross-cultural blockbuster * Independent *
Home in neither, but poised somewhere in between - Salman Rushdie's volume of short stories on this theme is deft, inventive, entertaining * Financial Times *
One of the decade's great literary triumphs: magical, compassionate, wise, beautiful, and so very entertaining * Toronto Star *
Richly imaginative... The characters are memorable, the language swift, and the reader is touched by desire, friendship and love * Globe and Mail *
Rushdie is the great post-imperial Indian writer * Times Literary Supplement *
ISBN: 9780099533016
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 12mm
Weight: 141g
192 pages