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Author:
Jhabvala, Ruth Prawer, 1927-2013, author.
Title:
At the end of the century / the stories of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ; with an introduction by Anita Desai.
Edition:
First Counterpoint paperback edition.
Publisher:
Counterpoint,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
439 pages ; 24 cm
Other Authors:
Desai, Anita, 1937- writer of introduction.
Other Titles:
Short stories. Selections
Notes:
Originally published in Great Britain in 2017 by Little, Brown. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The Judge's will. The widow -- A spiritual call -- Miss Sahib -- A course of English studies -- An experience of India -- Two more under the Indian sun -- Desecration -- Expiation -- Great expectations -- Two muses -- MeĢnage -- A choice of heritage -- A lovesong for India -- Pagans -- At the end of the century -- The Judge's will.
Summary:
Over the course of her glittering literary career, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote some of the most wonderful novels of the twentieth century and screenplays to some of the most beloved films - but she was also a master of the short story form. This stunning new collection brings together the jewels in the crown of her writing: it is a showcase of astonishing storytelling power.
ISBN:
9781640093249
1640093249
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1090689311
Locations:
TFPI826 -- Scott County Library System (Eldridge)

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