July 5, 2012 -
PRLog -- A collections of thirteen short stories in Hindi, 'Trayodashpadi' is the latest work of Madhu Joshi. The eminent author has brought together her experiences of the journey of life with her beautiful sense of literature to present this interesting book. The author has presented through these short stories the struggle going on within the human mind. While we easily take some unexpectedly bold decisions in life, we show reluctance in taking some simple initiatives. We often get fearful and hesitant in taking those simple paths and ultimately they lead to a dead end. As you read these stories, you witness some directionless paths unable to find their destiny, and this shakes your inner consciousness and compels you to ponder over the correct solution. You also encounter some experiences which are full of motivation. The sense of conviction and commitment and the courage to conquer the invincible, makes your reading an inspiring journey. Madhu has again utilized her extraordinary writing calibre and excellent command over language to present some impressive accounts of the journey called life. The simple yet impressive nature of these stories associates them with the common man and the struggle going on within him for deciding between right and wrong. The narrative style of the author makes you associate the stories with your real life experiences. Among the thirteen stories you discover many incidents which appear similar to those occurring in your own life. This makes your reading even more interesting and keeps you spellbound till you have read the last word of the last page. A professor of English literature at Kumaun University, Nainital] the author brings her experiences of this green mountainous valley, full of lakes and greenery, in her latest writing to weave a mesmerizing spell over the readers. The simple stories which make their way on their own exemplify the mountain springs which flow down from the hills to the plains without making any effort. Similarly the stories which portray sheer dedication and conviction reflect the struggle of survival going on among living beings. Read on to discover many such simple yet unacknowledged experiences of life.
Book: Trayodashpadi
Author: Madhu Joshi
Price: Rs. 210
Pages: 130
ISBN: 978-93-82070-
28-3
Publishing Date: 2012
Publisher: Power Publishers