Description
Discover the captivating world of **Tales from Firozsha Baag**, a compelling collection of eleven remarkable stories by acclaimed author **Rohinton Mistry**. This beautifully crafted narrative transports you to **Bombay's Firozsha Baag**, an apartment building that serves as a microcosm of life, rich with experiences and emotions. Each story brings to life unique characters like Jaakaylee, the ghost-seer, and Najamai, the proud owner of the building's only refrigerator. Mistry's keen observation and warm prose explore complex human relationships, fears, and the intersections of tradition and modernity, creating a vivid tapestry of the lives within Firozsha Baag. As you delve into this collection, you’ll encounter Rustomji the Curmudgeon and Kersi, whose journeys resonate through the narrative, culminating in a poignant reflection on life in Toronto as seen through the eyes of an adult. Perfect for lovers of **contemporary fiction** and those seeking to explore the **Indian diaspora**, this book not only entertains but also enriches your understanding of the intricate nature of **community** and **identity**. With **320 pages** of beautifully written stories, this edition is a treasure for any reader’s library. **Condition: BRAND NEW**. Each purchase from us includes fast and reliable shipping to ensure you receive your copy in top condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571230563
Year: 2007
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 320
Description:
In these eleven stories, Rohinton Mistry opens our eyes and our hearts to the rich, complex patterns of life inside Firozsha Baag, an apartment building in Bombay. Here are Jaakaylee, the ghost-seer, and Najamai, the only owner of a refrigerator in Firozsha Baag; Rustomji the Curmudgeon and Kersi, the young boy whose life threads through the book and who narrates the final story as an adult in Toronto. We see their passions, their worst fears, their betrayals, and their humorous acts of revenge. Witty and poignant, in turns, these intersecting stories create a finely textured mosaic of lives and illuminate a world poised between the old ways and the new.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571230563
Year: 2007
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 320
Description:
In these eleven stories, Rohinton Mistry opens our eyes and our hearts to the rich, complex patterns of life inside Firozsha Baag, an apartment building in Bombay. Here are Jaakaylee, the ghost-seer, and Najamai, the only owner of a refrigerator in Firozsha Baag; Rustomji the Curmudgeon and Kersi, the young boy whose life threads through the book and who narrates the final story as an adult in Toronto. We see their passions, their worst fears, their betrayals, and their humorous acts of revenge. Witty and poignant, in turns, these intersecting stories create a finely textured mosaic of lives and illuminate a world poised between the old ways and the new.