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Once Upon a Grindstone and Other Stories
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ISBN10: 9379570104
ISBN13: 9789379570109
Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd
Published: Jul 5 2026
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.55 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789379570109
Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd
Published: Jul 5 2026
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.55 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Once Upon a Grindstone and Other Stories is a delightful anthology that illuminates the quiet drama of everyday existence. With sharp observation and tender wit, K.C. Verma captures human quirks and foibles through diverse styles-by turns lyrical, spare, and playful. Earthy humour and understated grace make this collection a celebration of ordinary lives seen with extraordinary insight, with the occasional twist in the tail as befits a master storyteller. A compelling short story collection exploring the beauty of the ordinary - Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Insight
The stories shine a light on everyday existence, revealing quiet drama and deeper meaning in familiar human experiences.
- Wit, Humour, and Humanity
A gentle, earthy humour runs through the collection, capturing human quirks and foibles with warmth and affection.
- Diverse Narrative Styles
From lyrical and expressive to spare and understated, each story experiments with form while staying rooted in emotional truth.
- Relatable Yet Memorable Characters
The collection brings together a range of everyday individuals, each drawn with sharp observation and subtle emotional depth.
- Twist-in-the-Tale Storytelling
Several stories carry unexpected turns that add intrigue and leave a lasting impression on the reader.
- A Celebration of the Mundane
At its heart, the book transforms ordinary moments into meaningful reflections on life, crafted with grace and insight.
- Wit, Humour, and Humanity
A gentle, earthy humour runs through the collection, capturing human quirks and foibles with warmth and affection.
- Diverse Narrative Styles
From lyrical and expressive to spare and understated, each story experiments with form while staying rooted in emotional truth.
- Relatable Yet Memorable Characters
The collection brings together a range of everyday individuals, each drawn with sharp observation and subtle emotional depth.
- Twist-in-the-Tale Storytelling
Several stories carry unexpected turns that add intrigue and leave a lasting impression on the reader.
- A Celebration of the Mundane
At its heart, the book transforms ordinary moments into meaningful reflections on life, crafted with grace and insight.
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