{"title":"Sadaat Hasan Manto","description":"\u003cp\u003eSadaat Hasan Manto, a prolific writer of the 20th century, is revered for his stark and honest portrayals of society. Renowned for his acute sensitivity to the human condition, Manto’s works provide not only a reflection of his era but also timeless insights into human nature. Originating from the Indian subcontinent during a tumultuous political period, Manto’s narratives are a poignant evaluation of partition, identity, and socio-cultural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his myriad of stories, \u003cem\u003eThe Dog of Tithwal\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a prime example of his craft. This story, like many others by Manto, is celebrated for its brevity and thought-provoking content. Manto effortlessly delves into the complexities of humanity, providing readers with narratives that are as entertaining as they are enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of Manto's publications will appeal to those interested in general fiction that challenges perceptions and evokes deep thought. Perfect for readers seeking to explore the works of an author who is often compared to the likes of Anton Chekhov, for his concise storytelling and poignant observations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dog-of-tithwal-by-sadaat-hasan-manto-9781953861009","title":"The Dog of Tithwal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManto's\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStories 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy far the most comprehensive collection of stories by this 20th-century master available in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManto 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671899885804,"sku":"9781953861009","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18077523482883.jpg?v=1752827754"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sadaat-hasan-manto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}