Desai, Anita
The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature
|
2003
|
|
© The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature 2003, originally published by Oxford University Press 2003. (Hide copyright information)
Copyright
Desai, Anita (1937– ), novelist and short- story writer, born in India and educated in Delhi; her father was Bengali, her mother German. Her elegant and lucid novels, which vividly evoke the atmosphere, society, and landscapes of India, include
Fire on the Mountain (1977) and
Clear Light of Day (1980).
Games at Twilight (1978) and
Diamond Dust and Other Stories (2000) are collections of short stories. Her other works include
In Custody (1984),
Baumgartner's Bombay (1988),
Journey to Ithaca (1995), and
Fasting, Feasting (1999). See also
Post-Colonial Literature.
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
|
Albuquerque, N.M., hoteliers are uncomfortable with burst of new construction.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 10/7/2004; 700+ words
; By Rosalie Rayburn, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 7--ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A new study shows a jump...occupancy rate for hotels and motels in the Albuquerque metro area this year -- but area hotel...
|
|
|
Albuquerque, M.M., Touts Its Offerings to Hollywood Film Scouts.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 5/30/2001; 700+ words
; By Aaron Baca, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 30--ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Some cities have it all...but it might as well be a big secret. Albuquerque fits in that second category. At least...
|
|
|
Albuquerque, N.M., Lodger's Tax Raise Would Go to Convention Center, Tourism.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 10/10/2002; 700+ words
; By Rosalie Rayburn, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 10--ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Some business and tourism...support seeking a 1 percent increase in Albuquerque's lodger's tax to pay for improvements...
|
|
ALBUQUERQUE'S 300TH BIRTHDAY PARTY FEATURES THREE DAYS OF FESTIVITIES
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 4/19/2006; 700+ words
; ...21-23, 2006, culminating with Albuquerque, New Mexico's Tricentennial Birthday Party April 23, 2006. "Albuquerque's Tricentennial is more than a...their past and their future. Albuquerque is New Mexico's crown jewel...
|
|
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Magazine article from: Healthcare Traveler; 6/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...culturally diverse cities in the country, Albuquerque, New Mexico, maintains an ethnic tapestry...Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque is a city rich in culture and heritage...first V was later discarded. In 1846, Albuquerque served as an outpost for the military...
|
|
|
ALBUQUERQUE METRO CRIME STOPPERS BOARD TO RECEIVE 2005 DIRECTOR'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 2/7/2006; 700+ words
; ...s Federal Bureau of Investigation Albuquerque Field Office issued the following press...Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Albuquerque Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation...s Community Leadership Award to the Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers Board. The award...
|
|
Exploring Albuquerque is like discovering a jewel within coal.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 11/4/2002; ; 700+ words
; ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. _ Anyone vacationing in New Mexico will have heard of Albuquerque, the city that's impossible to spell. But...doesn't have to be yours. In recent years, Albuquerque has achieved a modicum of notoriety for its...
|
|
Albuquerque, in Its Own Place
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/10/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...trucks speeding between Santa Fe and Albuquerque along Interstate 25, like messengers...experience one is led to expect from Albuquerque's generally bad press. Santa Fe is always said to be the beautiful town, and Albuquerque, well, as Tom Wolfe wrote in "The...
|
|
|
Albuquerque Journal, N.M., Richard Metcalf Column.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 8/8/2001; 700+ words
; By Richard Metcalf, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 8--ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Making a living in Albuquerque may have gotten a little better in the past year, according to a recent study, but the...
|
|
|
Albuquerque, N.M., Convention Bureau May Extend Full Membership to Outsiders.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 12/6/2002; 700+ words
; By Rosalie Rayburn, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 6--ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--The board of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is expected to vote Monday on whether to extend full membership...
|
|
Albuquerque
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Albuquerque Albuquerque: Introduction Albuquerque: Geography and Climate Albuquerque: History Albuquerque: Population Profile Albuquerque: Municipal Government Albuquerque: Economy Albuquerque: Education and Research Albuquerque: Health...
|
|
|
Albuquerque: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Albuquerque: Communications Newspapers and Magazines Albuquerque is served by two daily newspapers, the morning Albuquerque Journal and the evening Albuquerque Tribune, and by the weekly newspapers New Mexico Business Weekly, which covers business...
|
|
Afonso de Albuquerque
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Afonso de Albuquerque The Portuguese nobleman Afonso de Albuquerque (ca. 1460-1515) is best known as governor of...founder of the Portuguese imperial system. Afonso de Albuquerque was born to a family of minor Portuguese nobility...
|
|
|
Albuquerque: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Albuquerque: History Early Native American and...The region surrounding present-day Albuquerque was home to several groups of Native...during the ice age 25,000 years ago. Albuquerque was later inhabited by the ancient Anasazi...
|
|
|
Albuquerque: Economy
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Albuquerque: Economy Major Industries and Commercial...Activity The largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque is also its economic center; it accounts...development. In 2004 Forbes magazine ranked Albuquerque the 12th best city in the nation for...
|
