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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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11 Short Stories: Translated in Victorian English reminiscent of Charles Dickins

11 Short Stories: Translated in Victorian English reminiscent of Charles Dickins

Premchand, Munshi
Usmani, Qasim

Paperback

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9798343926163
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 21 2024
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Urdu storytelling, reborn in the timeless elegance of Victorian English.

In 11 Short Stories, Translated in Victorian English reminiscent of Charles Dickens, Qasim Usmani invites you to step into the heart of Munshi Premchand's most beloved tales, translated with deep reverence and lyrical beauty. Each story is a journey through the rich tapestry of human emotions-stories of love, loss, hope, and heartache-woven in a language that echoes the classic prose of Dickens himself.

From the haunting tragedy of 'Kafan' to the tender simplicity of 'Eidgah', these stories speak to the universal human experience, capturing the struggles, joys, and sorrows of everyday life. Usmani's masterful translations breathe new life into these timeless works, preserving their soul while painting them in the hues of Victorian grace. His passion for both languages shines through, creating a bridge that connects the vibrant world of Urdu literature to the English-speaking reader.

  1. Kafan (The Shroud)
  2. Paus ki Raat (Frosty Night)
  3. Do Bail (Two Oxen)
  4. Sawa Sair Gaihoon (One and a Quarter Seers of Wheat)
  5. Eid Gah (The Eid Congregation Ground)
  6. Hajj e Akbar (The Grand Pilgrimage)
  7. Baray Ghar ki Beti (The Daughter of a Grand House)
  8. Raah e Nijaat (The Path to Salvation)
  9. Namak ka Darogha (The Salt Inspector)
  10. Dunya ka sab se Anmol Ratan (The most precious Gem in all the World)
  11. Shatranj ki Baazi (The Game of Chess)

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