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Love Stories from Punjab
Harish Dhillon is a wonderful and prolific short story writer. This collection includes the stories Sohni-Mahiwal, Heer-Ranjha, Sassi-Punnu, and Mirza-Sahibaan.
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First published June 1, 1998
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October 13, 2014
One of the first few love stories I had read during school days and completely loved it!!
October 27, 2014
"Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought."
Shelly's line best describes this book. 4 immortal love stories, each profound and touching in its own way.
The book brings to us the most famous love stories of Punjab. I had known the stories in parts earlier, but was pleasantly surprised to see the depth of research put in, before presenting the story. While reading the stories, the reader is transported to the lands of Punjab and feel the pain/pleasure of these couples. The book brings to our notice, that things have not changed a lot, even after hundreds of years, and major parts of the society does not still accept love wholeheartedly.
A must read for "instant love/breakup" generation.
Shelly's line best describes this book. 4 immortal love stories, each profound and touching in its own way.
The book brings to us the most famous love stories of Punjab. I had known the stories in parts earlier, but was pleasantly surprised to see the depth of research put in, before presenting the story. While reading the stories, the reader is transported to the lands of Punjab and feel the pain/pleasure of these couples. The book brings to our notice, that things have not changed a lot, even after hundreds of years, and major parts of the society does not still accept love wholeheartedly.
A must read for "instant love/breakup" generation.
March 29, 2020
In the age of digital dating where love has lost its sanctity, we still pine for a love saga which makes us believe in love, once again. This book offers not one of this kind, but four. The author has accomplished in making the reader feel all the good/bad that the protagonists did. It is a well written book and the beauty of it shall remain long after one finishes it.
The story of Mirza Sahiban was my favorite.
The concluding text of the above story was - the life I have lived since my lover's death, I know I have lived the way, he would have liked me to; I have spoken the words that he would have and performed the deeds that he would have been proud of. I have become him. Through me, Mirza has continued to live. Could a beloved done more for her lover?
The story of Mirza Sahiban was my favorite.
The concluding text of the above story was - the life I have lived since my lover's death, I know I have lived the way, he would have liked me to; I have spoken the words that he would have and performed the deeds that he would have been proud of. I have become him. Through me, Mirza has continued to live. Could a beloved done more for her lover?
December 5, 2017
Great stories. Must read for everyone who has ever loved someone. My favourite story is Mirza Sahiba.
September 20, 2025
This was an awesome book. I loved the writing, super compelling, finished in a couple days.
April 23, 2015
Though quite sentimental and sappy, this short anthology provides an interesting insight into the idea of love. Love in today's age may not have as grand outcomes as portrayed in this book but the feelings of passion are definitely identifiable.
All the stories are quite cliched though, with the exception of Mirza-Sahiban, which i enjoyed the most.
All the stories are quite cliched though, with the exception of Mirza-Sahiban, which i enjoyed the most.
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