The stories in this collection draw variously on the themes of love and loss, Taoist metaphors, socio-political concerns, and the writer's place and role in the world. Literary and complex yet accessible and fast-paced, each story differs widely in style, motivation, philosophy, and denouement from all the others. The collection encompasses topographies and places from China to France, and Ireland to India.
Aashish Kaul was born in India, and educated in India and Australia. His work has been published in Australia, Britain, India, and North America. His books include A Dream of Horses & Other Stories and the chess-inspired novel The Queen’s Play. He is currently Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at the State University of New York, Albany.