Short Stories of Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal Pradesh storytelling is a way of life.  Everyday conversationi s replete with anecdotes, tales and metaphors.  T his collection of short stories translated from Hindi (different dialects of Pahari) presents ten noteworthy stories that are likely to appeal to a reader encountering literature from this hill state for the first time as well as to the reader who is familiar with the culture of the western Himalayan.  This book presents powerful and moving stories of Himachal Pradesh which provide an insight into the cultural traditions, social structure, religious beliefs, and the hardships of the hill people in its many colours and flavours.  The stories are a window into the very homes and imagination of the people of Himachal.