The Mark of Vishnu: Stories

by Khushwant Singh · 2011

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Khushwant Singh first established his reputation as a writer through the short story. This selection includes ten of his best, bearing testimony to the author's remarkable range and his ability to create unforgettable characters out of everyday lives.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
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2010s2010sMore like thisLess of thisIndiaIndiaMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 154 pages
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