Description
In this book, Aatish Taseer has selected and translated a range of Saadat Hasan Manto’s stories from Urdu into English. Saadat Hasan Manto, a prominent figure in Urdu literature, was known for his candid and realistic portrayal of human emotions and societal issues. His stories often tackled controversial and taboo topics, offering a critical commentary on society.
“Manto: Selected Stories” includes a compilation of Manto’s powerful narratives, exploring themes such as partition, sexuality, and the human condition. The book showcases Manto’s distinctive writing style and provides readers with a glimpse into his world of complex characters and their struggles.
The translation and editing work by Aatish Taseer aims to make Manto’s stories more accessible to a wider audience. Taseer’s contribution to the collection helps bring Manto’s work to English-speaking readers who may not be familiar with the Urdu language.
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