THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY By Khushwant Singh DETAILED SUMMARY, LITERARY DEVICES, DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANING, AND  QUESTION-ANSWER OF “THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY” INTRODUCTION The story "The Portrait of a Lady"  by Khushwant Singh portrays his grandmother. There is no doubt that occasional exaggeration can be noticed when the author describes his grandmother.  He tries to present her as a saintly figure. The story revolves around the bond between the narrator and his grandmother. Through the character of grandmother, the writer has  explored the theme of tradition and spirituality ABOUT THE AUTHOR Khushwant Singh (1915-2014) was a famous Indian writer and journalist. He got his education in India and the UK. He has written novels, short stories, and historical and political commentary. His most acclaimed work, "Train to Pakistan," highlights the horrors of the partition of India in 1947. He had also been the editor of “The Illustrated Weekly of India” and “Hindusta