Bhagya Rekha (Hindi Edition)

Bhagya Rekha is Bhisham Sahnis first collection of stories, marking his literary debut. Published in 1953, this collection established him in the literary world, and through it, Hindi society experienced the power of a seamless narrative flow. The I in Bhishams stories never gives the impression of representing the author; this oneness with the characters and their reality, perhaps achieved only through profound neutrality, can be traced in very few writers. This collection contains several stories that highlight Bhishams profound human understanding, and some that awaken a profound sense of remorse in the reader regarding the inhumanity of contemporary society. For example, Cricket Match, in which the estrangement between husband and wife is so skillfully portrayed, the story, without saying much, inspires us to be critical of the role of women in preserving and sustaining the home and family. Neeli Aankhen poignantly portrays the love of a marginalized group and the intolerant middle-class attitude towards them in an urban setting. Needless to say, readers who admire Bhisham Sahni will find this collection invaluable.