Andhari Galima Safed Tapka

by Himanshi Shelat

The stories in this collection revolve around some poignant moments of ordinary life. They depict those little ironies of human existance that are quite familiar yet often remain unnoticed. Brevity, subtlety, simplicity, and sensitivity are the most striking features of these stories.

Frozen Whites in a Dark Alley and Other stories, published in 1992, was honored with Sahitya Akademi award in 1996. The author has also received an award from Gujarati Sahitya Parishad as well as several other literary honors.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Himanshi Shelat is a significant name in the post-modern Gujarati short story. After having done a doctorate on Naipaul, she served as a Professor of English from 1968 to 1994 at Surat after which she concentrated on her constructive work for the social uplift. Platform Number Chaar, the memories of her work among the urchins loitering and living at Surat railway station, won her the prestigious Nanjangudu Theerumalamba Award among others.

Reviews

[Book'd Hitu]

This book made it straight to my favorite list.
It has received the Sahitya Akademy Award and it totally deserves it.
Heartwarming and soul stirring stories that every Gujarati reader will love.
Must read!