• Monica Karki

The short story is a distinct and versatile literary form that has a rich tradition in literature. Short stories are typically characterized by their brevity, their focus on a single event or theme, and their ability to convey complex emotions and experiences through a carefully crafted narrative. The short story form has proven to be a powerful tool for exploring complex themes and ideas, and for capturing the essence of human experience. In this research paper, the short story collection by Indian author Namita Gokhale "The Habit of Love" is analysed. "The Habit of Love", was published in 2012. Through the analysis of "The Habit of Love", a modest attempt is made to examine how the short story form is used to explore complex themes and to convey the essence of human experience. Short stories have been a popular literary form for centuries, and continue to captivate readers to this day. Namita Gokhale’s “The Habit of Love” is a collection of short stories that explores themes of love, loss, and human relationships. This paper analyses the collection and provides insights into the key elements that make short stories a powerful and effective form of literature.

Short story, Namita Gokhale, Habit of Love, Theme

"Short Story as a Literary Form: An Analysis of "The Habit of Love" by Namita Gokhale", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.e423-e427, February-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302446.pdf

"Short Story as a Literary Form: An Analysis of "The Habit of Love" by Namita Gokhale", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no. ppe423-e427, February-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302446.pdf