At the end of the century : the stories of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Author

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Call Number

• FICTION JHAB (CEN)

Edition

First Counterpoint hardcover edition.

Publication Information

Berkeley, California : Counterpoint, 2018.

Physical Description

439 pages ; 24 cm

Summary

Over the course of her glittering literary career, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote some of the most wonderful novels of the twentieth century and screenplays to some of the most beloved films--but she was also a master of the short story form. This stunning new collection brings together the jewels in the crown of her writing: it is a showcase of astonishing storytelling power.

Notes

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2017 by Little, Brown"--Title page verso.

Contents

• A loss of faith
• The widow
• A spiritual call
• Miss Sahib
• A course of English studies
• An experience of India
• Two more under the Indian sun
• Desecration
• Expiation
• Great expectations
• Two muses
• Ménage
• A choice of heritage
• A lovesong for India
• Pagans
• At the end of the century
• The Judge's will.