Notes of a Mediocre Man (Paperback)

Bipin Aurora

ISBN 10: 1771831413 / ISBN 13: 9781771831413

Published by Guernica Editions,Canada, Toronto, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. Stories of ordinary lives, extraordinary journeys. Bipin Aurora's collection explores the lives of seemingly mediocre individuals navigating the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging in both India and America. From a young woman at the Indian Consulate grappling with her place in America to two brothers who disrupt a classroom with their fantastical stories, these characters seek connection and meaning in a world that often overlooks them. These stories delve into the emotional landscapes of immigrants, dreamers, and observers, revealing the humor and heartbreak inherent in the human condition. Aurora's prose invites readers to reflect on:The search for identity in a globalized worldThe challenges and triumphs of the immigrant experienceThe power of storytelling to bridge cultural dividesFor readers of literary fiction, short stories, and anyone interested in the Indian-American experience, Notes of a Mediocre Man offers a poignant and insightful look at the lives of those often unseen, leaving you pondering the extraordinary potential within the ordinary. "Michael Mirolla, editor"--Title page verso. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes of a Mediocre Man (Paperback)
• Publisher: Guernica Editions,Canada, Toronto
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1771831413
• ISBN 13: 9781771831413
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Stories of ordinary lives, extraordinary journeys. Bipin Aurora's collection explores the lives of seemingly mediocre individuals navigating the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging in both India and America. From a young woman at the Indian Consulate grappling with her place in America to two brothers who disrupt a classroom with their fantastical stories, these characters seek connection and meaning in a world that often overlooks them.

These stories delve into the emotional landscapes of immigrants, dreamers, and observers, revealing the humor and heartbreak inherent in the human condition. Aurora's prose invites readers to reflect on:

• The search for identity in a globalized world
• The challenges and triumphs of the immigrant experience
• The power of storytelling to bridge cultural divides

For readers of literary fiction, short stories, and anyone interested in the Indian-American experience, Notes of a Mediocre Man offers a poignant and insightful look at the lives of those often unseen, leaving you pondering the extraordinary potential within the ordinary.

About the Author

Born in Delhi, India, Bipin Aurora came to the United States when he was nine and currently lives in Oakland. His fiction has appeared in numerous publications, including Michigan Quarterly Review, Southwest Review, Nimrod International Journal, and Grain.