Description
Bhisham Sahni’s seminal novel plunges into the heart of the communal violence that erupted during India’s Partition. The story begins with a seemingly small act—a tanner bribed to kill a pig—that ignites a devastating chain of events. As tensions escalate in a small Northern Indian town, the narrative unflinchingly portrays the gestation and explosion of a riot, capturing the human cost of division. Sahni, who lived through the events he depicts, masterfully renders the fragility of peace and the ease with which hatred can take root, offering a powerful and enduring testament to a tumultuous period in history.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 2012
352 pages
ISBN: 9780143063681
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
hin
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tamas by Bhisham Sahni.