{"product_id":"tales-fom-fiozsha-baag","title":"Tales Fom Fiozsha Baag by Rohinton Mistry","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eTales from Firozsha Baag\u003c\/em\u003e by Rohinton Mistry is a collection of 11 interconnected short stories set in a Parsi apartment complex in Bombay (now Mumbai). Through vivid, compassionate storytelling, Mistry paints a rich portrait of the lives of the residents of Firozsha Baag, capturing the complexities of everyday life, identity, tradition, and cultural change. The stories explore themes such as family tensions, religious customs, emigration, coming of age, and the challenges of preserving heritage in a modernizing world. Characters reappear across different tales, creating a cohesive narrative tapestry that blends humor, pathos, and deep insight into the human experience. This debut work, published in 1987, introduced Mistry’s trademark style—subtle, deeply human storytelling rooted in Indian social realities and diasporic concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1723\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRohinton Mistry is an acclaimed Indian-born Canadian author, known for his poignant depictions of Parsi life and Indian society. Born in 1952 in Bombay, he emigrated to Canada in the 1970s, where he initially worked in banking before turning to literature. Mistry’s works are celebrated for their lyrical prose, emotional depth, and sharp observations of social injustice and cultural identity. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eTales from Firozsha Baag\u003c\/em\u003e, his novels \u003cem data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eSuch a Long Journey\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eA Fine Balance\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eFamily Matters\u003c\/em\u003e have earned international acclaim and numerous awards. His writing is often compared to that of Charles Dickens for its empathy, attention to detail, and concern for the marginalized. Mistry remains a significant voice in postcolonial and diasporic literature, offering nuanced perspectives on both Indian and immigrant life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44430037516545,"sku":"2WACYP0JL-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/sjs.jpg?v=1707123840","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/tales-fom-fiozsha-baag","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}