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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
128
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
A powerful collection of short fiction that invites readers into the heart of a defining historical moment through intimate, human-centered storytelling. Centered on women’s experiences—their hopes, losses, and quiet acts of resilience—the stories illuminate personal lives caught in the upheaval of partition. This book speaks to adult readers and literature lovers who crave historical fiction with emotional depth, cultural texture, and a compassionate, reflective tone.
The narratives unfold in a story-driven, character-focused style with lyrical clarity. Vivid scenes sweep from bustling cities to intimate homes, kitchens, and streets, painting the daily realities of a society under pressure. Readers are drawn into the inner lives of women as they navigate tradition, expectation, love, and the search for identity, gaining a nuanced perspective on how communities endure and transform during times of crisis.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of individuals amid upheaval, a broader understanding of social change, and a lasting sense of humanity that transcends era and place.
Product Details
Author
Amrita Pritam
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
128
Language
English
SKU
BK0490069
ISBN
9780063346932
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
12.9x1.2x19.8CM
Binding
Paperback
₹ 199
Amrita Pritam Was An Indian Maverick Writer And Poet. She Is Considered The First Eminent Female Punjabi Writer, Novelist And Poet Of The 20Th Century. Her Writing Is Equally Loved By The People Of India And Pakistan. In Her Over 6 Decades Long Career, She Produced Over Hundred Works, Including Poetry, Essays, Novels, Biographies, Etc. She Was Honoured With Prestigious Awards Like The 'Sahitya Akademi,' 'Bharatiya Jnanpith,' And 'Padma Vibhushan' Among Many Others. One Of Her Most Famous Novels Titled 'Pinjar' Was Made Into A Movie Of The Same Name. She Also Penned An Autobiography, In Which She Expressed Her Audacity By Writing About Her Personal Life, Which Might Be Considered 'Controversial' By Many, Even In Contemporary India. Amrita Pritam Is Most Remembered For Her Poem, 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu.' अमृता प्रीतम पंजाबी के सबसे लोकप्रिय लेखकों में से एक थीं। उन्हें पंजाबी भाषा की पहली कवयित्री माना जाता है। उन्होंने कुल मिलाकर लगभग 100 पुस्तकें लिखी हैं, जिनमें उनकी चर्चित आत्मकथा ‘रसीदी टिकट’ भी शामिल है। उन्हें भारत का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा सम्मान पद्मविभूषण प्रदान किया गया था। साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने वाली वे पहली महिला लेखिका थीं। भारत के सर्वोच्च साहित्यिक पुरस्कार, ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से भी वे सम्मानित की गई थीं। उन्हें अपनी पंजाबी कविता ‘अज्ज आखाँ वारिस शाह नूँ’ के लिए बहुत प्रसिद्धि प्राप्त हुई। इस कविता में भारत विभाजन के समय पंजाब में हुई भयानक घटनाओं का अत्यंत दुखद वर्णन है और यह भारत और पाकिस्तान दोनों देशों में सराही गई।.