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Mottled Dawn: Fifty Partition Sketches and Stories by Saadat Hasan Manto is a collection of short stories about the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. The book includes some of Manto’s most famous stories, such as “Toba Tek Singh,” “The Return,” and “Colder Than Ice.“
The stories in Mottled Dawn are unflinching in their portrayal of the violence and chaos of the Partition. Manto does not shy away from showing the reader the human cost of this tragic event. His stories are full of characters who have been displaced, traumatized, and even killed by the Partition.
Despite the darkness of their subject matter, Manto’s stories are also incredibly moving and humane. He writes with compassion and understanding for all of his characters, regardless of their religion or political affiliation.
Mottled Dawn is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the Partition of India and Pakistan. It is a powerful and moving collection of stories that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
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