The Competent Authority. A Novel

TitleThe Competent Authority. A Novel
Year for Search2013
AuthorsChowdhury, Shovon(d. 2021)
Date Published2013
PublisherAleph Book Co.
Place PublishedNew Delhi, India
KeywordsIndian author, Male author
Annotation

The satirical novel is set in a future fragmented India with parts under the control of China, which has used nuclear weapons against India. In part of the remaining India, a man who is simply called the Competent Authority controls the system and has odd plans for the future. 

Holding Institutions

PU

Author Note

Indian author (d. 2021)

Full Text

2013 Chowdhury, Shovon (d. 2021). The Competent Authority. A Novel. New Delhi, India: Aleph Book Co. PU

The satirical novel is set in a future fragmented India with parts under the control of China, which has used nuclear weapons against India. In part of the remaining India, a man who is simply called the Competent Authority controls the system and has odd plans for the future. Indian author.