The Wordsmiths
- ISBN-10
- 8185586489
- ISBN-13
- 9788185586489
- Category
- Authors, Indic
- Pages
- 244
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Katha
- Author
- Meenakshi Sharma
Description
Here are 5 scintillating interviews that capture the magic and the mystery of the world of the contemporary Indian writer. U R Anantha Murthy, Bhupen Khakhar, Mahasweta Devi, Krishna Sobti and M T Vasudevan Nair offer insights into the art and craft of writing, share their hopes and fears and reveal that unique creative urge which makes their work what it is.
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