Mottled Dawn; Fifty Sketches and Stories of Partition
Description
Saadat Hasan Manto, a master storyteller, confronts the brutal realities of the Partition of India and Pakistan in this searing collection of sketches and stories. Mottled Dawn offers a raw and unflinching look at the human cost of division, exploring the profound trauma, displacement, and moral compromises that defined this tumultuous period. Through vivid characterizations and stark prose, Manto captures the chaos and despair, as well as the resilience and enduring humanity of those caught in the crossfire. This powerful work serves as a vital testament to a pivotal moment in history, told through the eyes of those who lived it.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books,India
Published May 1, 2004
216 pages
ISBN: 9780140272123
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Details
First Published
2004
Language
eng
Translation
From: urd
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