by Khushwant Singh (1959)
I shall not hear the nightingale is a distinguished work by Khushwant Singh (Padma Vibhushan, Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, Partition Chronicler), celebrated for its literary depth, resonant storytelling, and enduring cultural impact.
Khushwant Singh
In this new edition of his second volume, which deals with Sikhism since 1839, Khushwant Singh examines the recent troubled and momentous events of recent Sikh history, including `Operation Bluestar', when the Indian army was ordered into the Golden Temple. Numerous additional appendices supplement the documentary information available on Sikhism and related matters, covering the period from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.
Amrita Pritam
Aksharoṃ ke sāye is a distinguished work by Amrita Pritam (Jnanpith Award, Padma Vibhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award), celebrated for its literary depth, resonant storytelling, and enduring cultural impact.
Vikram Seth
The Humble Administrator's Garden is a collection of poetry written by Vikram Seth. It is his first collection, published in 1985. The book has three sections, each containing works on a geography of Seth's life. The first section, titled Wutong, is inspired by his years of study and travel in China. Neem, the second section, has poems with themes from his native India, and the last is Live-Oak, with California-based topics. `[Source.][1]` [1]:
Bapsi Sidhwa
"An intimate glimpse into events as they tear apart the world of Lenny, a young Parsee girl growing up in the pungent, busybodying city of Lahore"--Back cover.