Pride of place
Updated: 2014-05-13 08:00
By Mei Jia (China Daily)
|
|||||||||||
 |
|
[Photo/China Daily] |
Rohinton Mistry (1995)
Set in India during the Emergency of 1970 (a period marked by political unrest, torture and detentions), Mistry is critical of then-prime minister Indira Gandhi, although she is never named. Four characters from very different backgrounds are brought together by rapid social changes.
Related Stories
To know the ethnic groups, read their prose 2013-08-27 14:21
Kids' reading style 2013-08-15 15:19
Reading to get new push in law 2013-08-14 11:06
Visually impaired perform first reading drama 2013-08-10 10:54
Getting kids hooked on reading with mystery 2013-04-07 11:19
Today's Top News
Russia-China fund puts $1b into deals
China attracts more migrants
US attacks Beijing's cyber space
W Cup suppliers use toxic chemicals
China hosts major Asia security conference
Concerns grow as real estate cool-down continues
China, Russia naval drill focuses on maritime threat
Deadly flooding hits Balkans
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
|
|
|
|
|
|