Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag

short stories by Mistry

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Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag, also known as Tales from Firozsha Baag, is a collection of short stories by Rohinton Mistry. Published in 1987, the book offers insights into the lives of the Parsi community residing in an apartment building in Mumbai. Mistry, himself of Parsi descent, often explores the everyday experiences of his characters with a blend of poignancy, starkness, and humor. The stories delve into the complexities and challenges faced by these individuals, set against the backdrop of Indian society.1

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His collection of short stories, Tales from Firozsha Baag (1987; also published as Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag), was warmly greeted by critics and general readers alike for its insights into the complex lives of the Parsi inhabitants of Firozsha Baag, an apartment building in Mumbai.
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His collection of short stories, Tales from Firozsha Baag (1987; also published as Swimming Lessons and Other Stories from Firozsha Baag), was warmly greeted by critics and general readers alike for its insights into the complex lives of the Parsi inhabitants of Firozsha Baag, an apartment building in Mumbai.
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