Books and Authors General Knowledge Questions

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Pride and Prejudice, a classic novel of manners, was authored by Jane Austen. It is renowned for its wit, its study of marriage, and its exploration of social class.

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‘Twilight in Delhi’ is a novel by Ahmed Ali published in 1940. It is considered one of the most important works on Muslim life in northern India during the early 20th century in the twilight years of the Mughal dynasty.

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‘A Suitable Boy’ is a 1993 novel by Vikram Seth exploring four families in post-independence India. With its panoramic portrait of the complexities of Indian society, it strengthened Seth’s reputation as one of the key authors of his generation writing in English.

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Haroun and the Sea of Stories’ is a fantasy novel written by Salman Rushdie and first published in 1990. It explores the Indian oral tradition of storytelling through a young boy’s adventures to restore his storyteller father’s gift of speech.

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India After Gandhi’ is a non-fiction book by Indian historian Ramachandra Guha, published in 2007. It covers the history of independent India from 1947 till early 2000s after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Malgudi Days’ is a collection of 32 short stories written by acclaimed Indian author R.K. Narayan, published in 1943. The stories are set in the fictional town of Malgudi, based on Narayan’s home town of Chennai.

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‘My Story’ is an autobiographical book written by Indian author Kamala Das (also known as Kamala Suraiya) and published in 1976. It narrates her life and experiences.

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One Part Woman’ is a Tamil novel published in 2010 written by Perumal Murugan. It tells the story of a childless peasant couple and the social pressure they face, set in early 20th century India.

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Sea of Poppies’ is a 2008 novel by Indian author Amitav Ghosh. It is the first installment of the Ibis trilogy examining the British opium trade and set just before the First Opium War.

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Amitav Ghosh is the distinguished author of ‘The Shadow Lines.’ This novel weaves a complex tapestry of characters and events spanning from Kolkata to London, delving deep into the impacts of historical and political events on individual lives. Ghosh’s narrative skillfully explores the concept of imaginary lines that separate people and countries, challenging the notion of borders and the idea of nationhood.