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Chitra Divakaruni: Defying Cultural Boundaries with Universal Stories
The contemporary novelist says she's attracted to myths and epics "because they are timeless."
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A Conversation with Gao Xingjian
China's first Nobel Laureate in Literature tells the Asia Society, "Exile is a kind of appropriate mental state, at least for artists."
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Manil Suri and 'The Death of Vishnu'
Mathematics and mythology underlie this breakout debut novel.
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Raj Kamal Jha: First-Time Novelist Takes On Family Secrets
A tale of abuse in a Calcutta family, <em>The Blue Bedspread</em> has a surprise ending that's almost certain to shock.
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An Interview with Ha Jin
"Patience," counsels the author of <em>Waiting</em>.
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An Interview with Ha Jin
"Patience," counsels the author of <em>Waiting</em>.
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Kazuo Ishiguro's Interior Worlds
The author of <em>Never Let Me Go</em> and <em>The Remains of the Day</em> reflects on enduring themes in his work.
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Kazuo Ishiguro's Interior Worlds
The author of <em>Never Let Me Go</em> and <em>The Remains of the Day</em> reflects on enduring themes in his work.
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Doing the Desi Thing with Sunita S. Mukhi
Exploring Indian identity in New York City with the multitalented performer and storyteller.
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Lee Siegel and 'Love In a Dead Language'
"It intrigues me that people who have never heard of Sanskrit or the Veda, who would not be able to name the capital of India, have heard of the <i>Kama Sutra</i> and could tell you exactly what it's about."
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