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The Dog of Tithwal

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By Sadaat Hasan Manto
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The Dog of Tithwal by Saadat Hasan Manto is a poignant short story set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The narrative explores the absurdity and tragedy of conflict through the eyes of soldiers from opposing sides, who encounter a stray dog in the no-man's land. This beautifully written tale delves deep into the themes of human nature and the futility of war, offering a powerful reflection on the impact of borders and animosity.
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If you're interested in stories that explore the complex emotions and human experiences set against the backdrop of conflict and war, with a touch of poignancy and a deep look into human nature, this book may appeal to you. The author's incisive commentary and rich storytelling bring to light the shared humanity amidst the tensions of the India-Pakistan rivalry.

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Manto's empathy and narrative economy invite comparisons with Chekhov. These readable, idiomatic translations have all the agile swiftness and understated poignancy that parallel suggests. ---Boyd Tonkin, Wall Street Journal

Stories from "the undisputed master of the modern Indian short story" encircle the marginalised, forgotten lives of Bombay, set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan Partition. (Salman Rushdie)

By far the most comprehensive collection of stories by this 20th-century master available in English.

A master of the short story, Saadat Hasan Manto opens a window onto Bombay's demimonde—its prostitutes, rickshaw drivers, artists, and strays—while also probing the pain and bewilderment of the Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs ripped apart by the India-Pakistan Partition.

Manto is best known for his dry-eyed examination of the violence, horrors, and reverberations from the Partition. From a stray dog caught in the crossfire at the fresh border of India and Pakistan, to friendly neighbours turned enemy soldiers pausing for tea together in a momentary ceasefire, Manto shines incandescent light into hidden corners with an unflinching gaze and a fierce humanism.

With a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Vijay Seshadri, these stories are essential reading for our current moment where divisiveness is erupting into violence in so many parts of the world.

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Saadat Hasan Manto is hailed as a remarkable Urdu short story writer, capturing the turmoil of India’s partition through irony and dark humour. His vivid storytelling and empathetic portrayal of characters, from varied walks of life, offer poignant reflections on the human condition and societal absurdities. The collection brings the streets of Bombay and the realities of partition-era South Asia to life, highlighting the lasting relevance of his work amidst ongoing communal and political challenges.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781953861009

Publisher: Archipelago Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Archipelago Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Khalid Hasan
  • Translated by Aatish Taseer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 418

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About the Author

Saadat Hasan Manto wrote more than twenty collections of short stories, five radio dramas, three essay collections, one novel, and a handful of film scripts. A Muslim living in Bombay at the time of the India-Pakistan Partition, Manto was forced to migrate with his family to Lahore, where he wrote his most wrenching Partition stories. When asked why he sought to humanize the grit of Bombay and the upheaval of Partition, Manto retorted, "If you cannot bear my stories, it is because we live in unbearable times." Born in Kashmir, journalist, author, and translator Khalid Hasan is best remembered for his translations of the poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Saadat Hasan Manto's short fiction. Muhammad Umar Memon was a critic, short story writer, and translator. He edited The Annual of Urdu Studies at the University of Wisconsin.

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