{"product_id":"white-lilies-an-essay-on-grief","title":"On Failing (Literary Activism Series).","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; max-width: 900px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #6A1B9A; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eOn Failing (Literary Activism Series).\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Failure\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the creative, intellectual and emotional significance of failure. Bringing together the voices of distinguished novelists, academics and filmmakers, this volume challenges conventional ideas of success and examines how failure can become a powerful source of artistic expression and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #2E7D32; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e📖 About the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFailure is often viewed as something to be avoided, yet many of the world's greatest creative achievements have emerged from imperfection, experimentation and the willingness to embrace limitations. \u003cstrong\u003eOn Failure\u003c\/strong\u003e examines this fascinating paradox through a series of insightful essays by leading thinkers and creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon literature, philosophy, cinema and the arts, the contributors explore how concepts such as metaphor, imagery and fragmented forms reveal the creative possibilities that arise from the inability to fully represent reality. Rather than treating failure as defeat, they present it as an essential force that shapes imagination and artistic freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing essays by acclaimed writers, scholars and filmmakers including \u003cstrong\u003eSunetra Gupta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSumana Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMichel Chaouli\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAnurag Kashyap\u003c\/strong\u003e, the collection investigates why failure continues to fascinate us, how attitudes toward it have changed over time and why it remains such a powerful cultural taboo in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvocative, reflective and intellectually engaging, this book invites readers to rethink success, creativity and the hidden value of failure in artistic and human endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #1565C0; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e✨ Key Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compelling collection of essays on failure in creativity and the arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions from acclaimed novelists, academics and filmmakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores literature, cinema, philosophy and artistic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines how failure inspires innovation, imagination and creative freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenges conventional ideas of success and achievement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insightful read for students, artists, writers and lovers of culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #8E24AA; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e✍️ About the Editor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmit Chaudhuri\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning novelist, poet, essayist and musician. Widely recognised for his literary contributions, he has written extensively on culture, literature, music and contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the editor of \u003cstrong\u003eOn Failure\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chaudhuri brings together diverse voices to offer fresh perspectives on one of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood aspects of the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #F57C00; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e📚 Why Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Failure\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a refreshing perspective on an experience shared by everyone but rarely celebrated. Through insightful essays and thought-provoking reflections, it encourages readers to embrace failure not as an end, but as a vital part of creativity, growth and artistic discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Westland Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45498977484909,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/0445\/7069\/files\/515yn0cSH_L._SL1500_f5dccbba-f8ff-4cce-b855-024445b87eb9.jpg?v=1784913354","url":"https:\/\/the99books.in\/products\/white-lilies-an-essay-on-grief","provider":"The 99 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}