A Lyrical Ode to Ordinary Lives: Vinod Kumar Shukla's Masterpiece

Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi । दीवार में एक खिड़की रहती थी [ साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार से पुरस्कृत उपन्यास ]

Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi । दीवार में एक खिड़की रहती थी [ साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार से पुरस्कृत उपन्यास ]

In this illustrious narrative that garnered the Sahitya Akademi Award, Vinod Kumar Shukla intricately weaves a captivating tableau of life in India’s lower-middle class. Steering clear of monumental incidents or grandiloquent themes, the author immerses readers in the unpretentiousness of daily life—examining the nuances of relationships, familial ties, and workplace interactions with heartfelt insight. Shukla’s striking portrayals of the natural world echo the eloquence of Phanishwarnath Renu, while his nuanced approach to sensuality and romance introduces a delightful layer of intricacy. Through meticulous details and spare yet evocative language, the narrative encapsulates the stark truths endured by myriad Indians, all the while fostering an unwavering optimism in the human spirit. 'Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi' emerges as a celebration of the inherent beauty and fortitude found within commonplace lives, presenting readers with a distinctive, immersive, and profoundly moving literary journey.

  • Author: Vinod Kumar Shukla
  • Publisher: Hind Yugm; First Edition (26 December 2023); Hind Yugm, C-31, Sector-20, Noida (UP)-201301. Ph-0120-4374046
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
  • ISBN: 978-9392820786
  • Pages: 248 pages