About the book
The book Musings comprises of eight short stories and a novella. The first story narrates the harrowing experiences of an Indian housewife trying to break away from the shadows of her authoritarian and nagging spouse. The second story talks about a middle-aged painter’s musing, whose bewitching beauty inspires him to paint her life-size portrait.
The third and the fourth stories recount the mischief and pranks of little girls driving their mothers into a tizzy with their escapade. The fifth and the eighth stories are packed with wisdom while the sixth and the seventh portray how young career women manage their personal and social affairs gracefully in modern India.
The Novella Over the Horizon is about a small-towner, Piya, who finds love in a soulless yet mesmerizing metropolis. Read on to find out how things unfold.
Editions of Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella)
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781482842418
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781482842425
- EBook
- ISBN 9781482842401
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The book Musings comprises of eight short stories and a novella. The first story narrates the harrowing experiences of an Indian housewife trying to break away from the shadows of her authoritarian and nagging spouse. The second story talks about a middle-aged painter’s musing, whose bewitching beauty inspires him to paint her life-size portrait.
The third and the fourth stories recount the mischief and pranks of little girls driving their mothers into a tizzy with their escapade. The fifth and the eighth stories are packed with wisdom while the sixth and the seventh portray how young career women manage their personal and social affairs gracefully in modern India.
The Novella Over the Horizon is about a small-towner, Piya, who finds love in a soulless yet mesmerizing metropolis. Read on to find out how things unfold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella) about?
The book Musings comprises of eight short stories and a novella. The first story narrates the harrowing experiences of an Indian housewife trying to break away from the shadows of her authoritarian and nagging spouse. The second story talks about a middle-aged painter’s musing, whose bewitching beauty inspires him to paint her life-size portrait.
The third and the fourth stories recount the mischief and pranks of little girls driving their mothers into a tizzy with their escapade. The fifth and the eighth stories are packed with wisdom while the sixth and the seventh portray how young career women manage their personal and social affairs gracefully in modern India.
The Novella Over the Horizon is about a small-towner, Piya, who finds love in a soulless yet mesmerizing metropolis. Read on to find out how things unfold.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella)?
Fiction > Romance
Where can I read a sample of Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781482842418
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella)?
Manjari Narayana
Who is the Publisher of the book Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella)?
PartridgeIndia
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Musings (A Collection of 8 Short Stories and a Novella) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781482842418) and paperback(ISBN 9781482842425) and ebook(ISBN 9781482842401)