My Personal Library

As Dorothea appears to be attempting to escape out to the countryside. Such is the pressure she feels over her relationship with Randall that she knows she has to go somewhere that is unfamiliar to her. Where she may not be known or judged. Though her decision may be harsh to some it is a decision she has to make in order to remain free. Should she marry Randall she would be under his and society’s control. What do you think, Let me know in comments below...

Dr. Chevalier’s Lie,' in which a respectable doctor is faced with responsibility for documenting the death of a young woman. This story beautifully explores if any Lie helps someone is it, Lie at all! Final lines of the story also suggest the hypocrisy of society, which briefly considers “cutting” him for his care for a “woman of doubtful repute”—but then “did not.”!

The Kiss is a short story by Kate Chopin. Nathalie, a lovely and determined young lady, plans to marry Mr. Brantain, an unattractive but extremely wealthy man. When an unexpected event occurs involving her brother’s friend, Mr. Harvy, the consequences illustrate the finality of the choice Nathalie makes.

'An Idle Fellow' is an almost surreal short story or scrap with hidden symbology penned in 1894 or thereabout by American writer Kate Chopin. This is a story of two boys: one studies books about languages and other is idle. Other boy has one quality, he sees at people's faces and tells about what're their problems etc.. It tries to reinforce the idea that books and knowledge from books is not true wisdom.

“The Blindman” is much to do with the view of society towards the less fortunate and does not portray the Blind men’s thoughts and feelings. As wealthy man dies instead of the Blindman, it almost gives a sense of justice as he already has to put up with a lot from the other side of society. In “The Blindman”, when the accident happens Kate Chopin builds up the tension by using alliteration and colons to speed it up which makes the story tense...

"A Cosmopolite in a Café", takes place in a café at the evening, when it is crowded. The narrator sits at small table with two vacant chairs.Everything begins when a man,who calls himself “cosmopolite”, enters the café and takes one of the chairs. He tells that he had traveled around the world and knows all about multiple countries. But at the end the narrator concludes that the man is not a cosmopolite. Why does he think so?

'The Romance of a Busy Broker' is about a workday in Harvey Maxwell's broker's office. Harvey walks in with Miss Leslie, his beautiful stenographer, by his side. Harvey's preoccupied, but not in his usual robotic way. His clerk, Pitcher, notices that Miss Leslie is behaving differently, too. She has a new glow to her.

''The Cactus'' by O. Henry, the main character, Trysdale, has just left a wedding and is reflecting on his past relationship with the bride. In his misery, he recalls deceiving her into believing that he knew Spanish, and his pride made him believe that perception meant more than reality.

'Hearts and Hands' by O. Henry is a story about two acquaintances who meet on a train. When Mr. Easton encounters Miss Fairchild, he is handcuffed to another man. One passenger on the train, however realizes that things are not as they seem. William Sydney Porter,William Sydney Porter,better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer.He was a master of surprise endings.Some of his works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves" etc.

William Sydney Porter,William Sydney Porter,better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American shortstory writer.He was a master of surprise endings.Some of his works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves" etc.

Rightly named by my parents - Pradnya which means wisdom and I am always in pursuit of seeking it. So,If you like the idea of reading but can't find time to do so then please join me here on my Podcast "MY PERSONAL LIBRARY". Words that resonate with me hopefully will inspire and motivate you too. Podcast is produced by Pixelz Unlimited & Narrated by Pradnya Talikoti

Lihaf (the Quilt) originally written in Urdu by famous writer Ismat Chugtai in 1942, but even if you listen it in 2021, it seems fresh. The story was later translated in English for better understanding of people like U and me..