First Proof: The Penguin Book of New Writing from India

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First Proof: The Penguin Book of New Writing from India

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The Penguin Book of New Writing from India 2005 An anthology of new writing and new writers, and established writers writing in a new genre-First Proof showcases original and brilliant non-fiction and fiction. The collection includes works in progress, essays, short stories, and a graphic short. Among the nonfiction in this volume is an account of a childhood in boarding school, a portrait of Naipaul on his first visit to India in the 60s, reportage on Sri Lanka, the RSS, a don in Bihar, an essay on the Bollywood vamp, and glimpses of Kashmir. Fiction includes themes of incest, suicide, love, lust, familial bonds, human relationships, loneliness, dysfunctional people, and a graphic vignette with London as a backdrop.

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Published January 1, 2005
ISBN 6965864
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Manmohan Malhoutra
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Manmohan Malhoutra

Manmohan Malhoutra is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Manmohan Malhoutra enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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