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Binding
Paperback
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Step into the world of Saadat Hasan Manto with Manto Selected Short Stories - Paperback, a piercing collection of Urdu tales that illuminate the human heart under pressure. These stories, rooted in mid-20th-century India and the Partition era, blend stark realism with emotional depth. Ideal for adult readers, students of literature, and anyone drawn to fearless, human-centered storytelling, the collection carries an urgent, emotionally honest tone that feels both provocative and enduring.
Each story is a tightly crafted window into everyday life—often shocking, sometimes tender. The new translation in this edition preserves Manto's crisp cadence, letting high emotion and concise narration coexist. The book's structure gathers a curated set of tales that move from intimate character sketches to broader social portraiture, jumping between bustling city streets and wounded margins. The experience is immersive: you sense the tension, the moral ambiguity, and the raw honesty at the core of Manto's voice.
If you love fiction that lingers, you will remember unforgettable characters—a dhobi who unexpectedly becomes a killer, a child-like prostitute navigating a brutal world—and you will feel the climate of fear, longing, and resilience that runs through Partition-era stories. The prose is accessible yet piercing, inviting reflection without sermonizing, and it rewards patient, attentive reading.
After finishing Manto Selected Short Stories - Paperback, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human emotion, empathy for those living on the margins, and a renewed appreciation for Urdu storytelling. The collection lingers, inviting you to reconsider violence, courage, and everyday moral choices long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Aatish Taseer
Publisher
Random House
Language
English
SKU
BK0362063
ISBN
9788184001440
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 253
₹ 46 Off