{"product_id":"an-evening-in-paris-and-other-stories-by-khwaja-ahmad-abbas-om-books-9789383202164","title":"An Evening in Paris and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome stories stay with you long after the last page. \u003cem\u003eAn Evening in Paris and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 210 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely known for his humanistic outlook and social realism, Khwaja Ahmad Abbas invariably drew inspiration from real-life situations and characters. In an Evening in Paris and Other Stories, the storyteller charms the reader with aspirational tales of ordinary men and women, guided forward by a lifelong dream. With dabs of magic realism and tales of wishful travel to faraway lands coursing through the stories, this is a fascinating collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author :Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, born in Panipat, Haryana, wrote stories and novels in Urdu, Hindi and English, which have been translated into several Indian and foreign languages. As a screenwriter, his most famous lms have been Naya Sansaar, Saat Hindustani, Jagte Raho, the Palme d Or winner Neecha Nagar, and well-known Raj Kapoor movies like Awara, Shree 420, Mera Naam Joker and Bobby. His column Last Page , holds the distinction of being one of the longest-running columns in the history of Indian journalism. Begun in 1935, in Bombay Chronicle, it was published by Blitz after the Chronicle s closure, until his death in 1987. In 1969,Abbas was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. SURESH KOHLI was a poet, literary critic, editor, translator, lm historian and documentary lmmaker. He had 33 published works (including a novel) and a hundred literary and cultural short lms to his credit.Apart from India, his lms have been screened in Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Nepal and the UK. He lived and worked in New Delhi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khwaja Ahmad Abbas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e OM Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1Jan2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs An Evening in Paris and Other Stories available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eAn Evening in Paris and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote An Evening in Paris and Other Stories?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Evening in Paris and Other Stories is written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67808705609839,"sku":"9789383202164","price":26.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789383202164_1.jpg?v=1792601125","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/an-evening-in-paris-and-other-stories-by-khwaja-ahmad-abbas-om-books-9789383202164","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}