English Introduction of Khushwant Singh: The Portrait of a Lady
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What was Khushwant Singh best known for?

trenchant secularism, humor, and an abiding love of poetry

What is the central idea of the story 'The Portrait of a Lady'?

The special bond between grandmother and grandson, and how it changes over the years as the grandson grows up and the grandmother grows older.

What award did Khushwant Singh receive?

Padma Vibhushan

What does the grandmother in 'The Portrait of a Lady' prefer the company of as she distances herself from the real world?

<p>the gods and the birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Khushwant Singh serve as during the 1970s and 1980s?

<p>the editor of several literary and news magazines, as well as two newspapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of Khushwant Singh's comparisons of social and behavioral characteristics of Westerners and Indians?

<p>laced with acid wit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Khushwant Singh

  • Khushwant Singh was a renowned Indian author and journalist
  • He is best known for his literary works, particularly his humorous and satirical writings

'The Portrait of a Lady'

  • The central idea of the story revolves around the theme of aging and the grandma's gradual detachment from the world
  • The grandmother prefers the company of her grandchildren, and later, her own solitude, as she distances herself from the real world

Awards and Recognition

  • Khushwant Singh received the Padma Bhushan award

Career and Contributions

  • During the 1970s and 1980s, Khushwant Singh served as the Editor of The Illustrated Weekly of India
  • His writings often compared social and behavioral characteristics of Westerners and Indians in a humorous and satirical tone
  • His comparisons are characterized by their wit, irony, and insight into the cultural differences between the two populations

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Learn about the Indian novelist, lawyer, politician, and journalist Khushwant Singh, known for his trenchant secularism, humor, and love of poetry. Explore his comparison of social and behavioral characteristics of Westerners and Indians, laced with acid wit, and his role as editor of literary and news magazines.

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