{"product_id":"his-fathers-disease","title":"His Father's Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis Father's Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aruni Kashyap is a collection of literary short stories that explores identity, sexuality, violence and belonging through intimate, character-driven narratives. Set across villages, emerging towns and urban spaces, the stories examine the complexities of personal and cultural identity while questioning the expectations placed on people and the stories they choose to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving between the personal and the political, \u003cstrong\u003eHis Father's Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e presents characters confronting love, family, memory and social realities. Drawing on nuanced storytelling, the collection reflects on silence, desire, hope and loss, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of contemporary life and the many ways people understand themselves and their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection opens with an Assamese writer attending a literary conference in Delhi, where assumptions about his work prompt broader questions about representation, identity and whose stories receive attention. From there, the narratives expand into a series of interconnected explorations of human relationships and lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAruni Kashyap examines themes including motherhood, sexuality, violence and emotional conflict through stories rooted in everyday life. The collection also considers how place, memory and social expectations shape individual lives, inviting readers to reflect on what remains spoken, unspoken and misunderstood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary short stories exploring identity, belonging and self-expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on sexuality, family relationships and human connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarratives examining violence, memory, hope and personal conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories set across villages, towns and urban environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions about representation, storytelling and cultural identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven explorations of contemporary social realities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of contemporary literary fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort story enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in post-colonial literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring themes of identity and belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of character-focused storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis Father's Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thoughtful collection of stories that examine the complexities of identity, relationships and place with honesty and emotional depth. Aruni Kashyap's distinctive voice invites readers to engage with characters whose experiences illuminate the tensions, hopes and contradictions of contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aruni Kashyap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534094618899,"sku":"BY36.269","price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/his-fathers-disease","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}