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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This non-fiction memoir, newly translated into English, offers a vivid portrait of childhood and adolescence inside a large Muslim family during the early decades of the twentieth century. Its central themes are the pursuit of education and the emergence of a writer's voice, told with candor and resilience. The intended readers include adults and students of literary history, womenโs studies, and anyone curious about South Asiaโs cultural transformations. The emotional tone is honest, introspective, and empowering.
The narrative is memory-driven and scene-rich, anchored in historical context. The translation preserves a direct, lucid voice that makes intimate childhood moments and social realities accessible. Readers follow the journey of a determined learner as she negotiates education, tradition, and self-expression; the reading experience is intimate, reflective, and engaging. It offers insights into gender norms, family life, and the cultural changes shaping early 20th-century society, all rendered through personal experience so that learning feels concrete and human.
Readers finish with a richer sense of resilience, language, and curiosity for how personal stories illuminate broader social change. The memoir fosters empathy, invites critical reflection on education and gender, and leaves a lasting impression of inspiration and perspective.
Product Details
Author
Ismat Chughtai
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
312
Language
English
SKU
9780143420316
ISBN
9780143420316
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x2.03x19.79cm
Binding
Hardback
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