With a rare sensitivity and insightful scholarship, this book takes us on a fascinating journey into the inner workings of Gandhi as a writer. Gandhi's growth as one of the most influential personalities of modern times is matched in no small measure by his growth as a prolific writer of considerable influence. The book charts the influences and circumstances that made Gandhi wield his pen with felicity and purpose and the impact his writings made on Indian. literature. As a study by one who is himself a distinguished writer, this book acquires a special significance and is an important addition to the body of writings on Gandhi.
Bhabani Bhattacharya (1906-1988) was one of the leading pioneers of Indo-Anglian writings. One of the most widely translated writers of his times, Bhabani Bhattacharya's best known works include, So Many Hungers, Music for Mohini, He Who Rides a Tiger, A Goddess Named Gold and Shadow from Ladakh. The last earned him the Sahitya Akademi award.
**Contents and Sample Pages**
Hindu (892)
Agriculture (93)
Ancient (1022)
Archaeology (614)
Architecture (534)
Art & Culture (859)
Biography (597)
Buddhist (544)
Cookery (159)
Emperor & Queen (494)
Islam (235)
Jainism (275)
Literary (875)
Mahatma Gandhi (380)
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