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Abul Kalam Azad
by Abdul Kavi DasnaviAbul Kalam Azad was one of the most important figure of India's struggle for freedom. He organised the masses against the British Empire. His life was dedicated to the nation and its development. He spent almost ten years of life in jail but that did not deter him from fighting it out and make Indians stronger than ever.
Makhanlal Chaturvedi
by Shrikant JoshiMakhanlal Chaturvedi has written in all forms of literature. He has made the art of life an immortalized one. He has given new dimension to the expression and a sense of dedication to the literature. Srikant Joshi brings brings out the colours of life of Chaturvedi.
Sarojini Naidu
by Padmini SenguptaSarojini Naidu, the Nightingale of India, has created a specific place in English literature. She was a lady for whom English was a simple medium of expression. Although she was taught in English medium, she always condemned the blind mental slavery of the Western World. This is a book to introduce readers to Sarojini Naidu, not only as a politician but also as a poet.
Kabootaron Ki Udaan
by Ruskin BondSet in 1857, Kabootaron Ki Udaan is a translation of the famous novel written by Ruskin. It is a story of Ruth Labadoor reaching to her relatives with the help of Hindu and Muslim friends. A story so interesting that a famous film director couldn’t resist making a film of this story. A classic from Ruskin and a must-read.
Soordaas
by Manager PandeySoordas was a devotee as well as a great poet. He is one of the first poets of Braj. This book investigates the life and literature of Soordas. Manager Pandey presents a very well balanced suggestive and critical writing on the great poet.
Ishwarchand Vidyasagar
by Hiranyamay BanerjeeIshwarchandra Vidyasagar has made Bangla literature popular by translating the books into simpler language and freeing them from the complex Sanskrit words. He was also a great social reformer. Hiranymay Banerjee has focused on those aspects of his life which made him one of the best human beings in the history of India.
Vivekananda
by Romain Rolland S. H Vatsyayam Raghuvir SahayRomain Rolland was strongly influenced by the Vedanta philosophy of India, primarily through the works of Swami Vivekananda. He gives a brief sketch of the lives of Ramkrishna and Vivekananda and introduces the vedanta philosophy to the readers. Readers also know the life and journeys of Swami Vivekananda.
Othello
by William Shakespeare Divakar Prasad VidyarthiOne of the most horrific tragedies written by Shakespeare. The play grabs and holds us in hypnosis. Iago sets traps like an spider and Othello steadily becomes his prey. Othello kills his wife and then kills himself after finding that he was at fault.
Uthaigeer
by Laxman GaikwaadUthaigeer is an autobiographical novel as a member of the downtrodden society. A sharp satire on the social inequality which is quite clear and vocal in the story.
Raheem
by Vijayendra SnatakRaheem is known as the people's poet since his work touches the true conditions of human life. Raheem's lines are still to be found among the people living in the Hindi heartland. The current book on the developers on Indian literature gives a brief snapshot about the life and times of Raheem.
Jungle Taapu
by Jasbeer BhullarJungle Taapu is about the world of animals. One day a child comes there accidentally. A sensation spreads all over the jungle. He starts growing with the animals. One day he has to leave the jungle. Why? To know, read this interesting story.
Machhuarey
by Takashi Shivshankar PillaiStory of a simple romance woven around the blind faith of the fishermen in coastal area of Kerala. Awarded by Sahitya Akademi in 1957, it presents the real picture of fishermens' lives.
Grim Bandhuo Ki Kahaniya Bhag-Ek
by Harikrishna Devsare Willhem K. Grimm Jacob W. GrimmThe Grimm brothers were language scientists and the parents of folk literature. Their main aim was to study the literature and understand the traditional tones behind it. Through these stories they wanted the growth of German language. The Grimm brothers penned down all the stories told all over the countries by the elders. The book has many of those stories which will keep the children enthralled.
Aakul Antar
by Harivansh Rai BachchanAakul Antar is a collection of poems written by the famous poet. The poems have shadowism as their characteristics. Signs of romanticism and decorative language can clearly be seen in the poems.
Apna Paraya
by Radhika ramaya prasad singhA marvelous play written by Singh. The play is woven around the love story where a boy and a girl of different religions meet. The play shows the existing problem in the Indian society which was quite divided on religious lines. The pathetic condition of women folks is shown very clearly to the readers.
Aahuti
by Harikrishna PremiAahuti is a historical play. Cultural and national unity comes naturally to this play and it is very simple to be staged. The king of Ranthamborgarh, Hammirsingh Chauhan, gives shelter to one enemy of Allauddin Khilji and loses everything by this.
Nagarjun Rachna Sanchayan
by Rajesh JoshiAfter Nirala, Nagarjun is the only poet who has used so many verses, forms and poetic styles. His expression is very proper and direct. His poems and stories mostly tell us about the part of the country where he stayed. In his style, one would find both the independence of wanderlust and speed.
Paatdeyi
by Veenapani Mohanti Deepti PrakashStories in Paatdeyi are the result of the contemporary social conditions of the lower middle and middle classes in Odisha. Veenapani shows the deep understanding of the neglected sections of the society.
Aasmaan Bahut Dur Hau
by Ramola Ruth LalPoetry that touches the land of romantic poetry. The poems of Ramola are signs of new age poetry. Her usage of words indicates the deepness of sensation. The style of writing of the poet changes quite frequently in the collection which facilitates her aims in the poems.
Ghalib
by Muhammad MujibGhalib has emerged as one of the most prominent Urdu poets. He has given new heights to the Urdu poetry tradition. Ghalib has summed up his innermost thoughts in the most influential style.
Gyarah Turki Kahaniyaan
by Ali Alparsalaan Mastram KapurThe eleven stories in the collection are the living document of contemporary life and blighted surroundings in modern Turkey. Despite paying the high prices of changeover in the society it has not recovered from its memories. These stories disturb the readers as well as enrich them in universal terms. Truly one of the best collections depicting modern Turkey.
Muktibodh
by Nandkishore NawalThis books deals with the life, thoughts and creations of Muktibodh. He was a composer as well as a thinker. He has given his thoughts on the poetry and the society. This book explains briefly the works of Muktibodh.
Itihas Ke Aanshu
by Ramdhari Singh DinkarDinkar describes the Himalaya and Delhi in this book of poems. The most prominent is Magadh Mahima.
Dhoop Aur Dhua
by Ramdhari Singh DinkarThe poem is based on the rule of Britishers in India. The poem indicates the state of mind of people in the period when India had just got independence.
Patjhar Ki Awaaaz
by Kurrtualin Haider Mazda AssadKurrtualin tells through the stories about the brutal realities of contemporary society with intense emotion. These simple stories enter the conscience of humankind.