Description
Set against the charged atmosphere of 1930s India, this acclaimed collection gathers some of Saadat Hasan Manto’s most unforgettable stories, where ordinary lives collide with extraordinary political change. Through characters shaped by poverty, desire, and moral compromise, the book explores the seductions and costs of “freedom”—from the promises of a new constitution to the private bargains people make to survive. Manto’s sharp, unsentimental style turns social observation into emotional impact, revealing how power, identity, and conscience can fracture under pressure. With its blend of realism and moral intensity, this volume is a compelling entry point into Manto’s enduring legacy as a writer who refuses to look away.
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paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2008
708 pages
ISBN: 9780143102175
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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