इस्मत चुगताई के दो नॉवेल [Ismat Chugtai Ke Do Novel]

by Ismat Chughtai

Novel

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2012

About the author

Ismat Chughtai (Urdu: عصمت چغتائی) (August 1915 – 24 October 1991) was an eminent Urdu writer, known for her indomitable spirit and a fierce feminist ideology. She was considered the grand dame of Urdu fiction, Along with Rashid Jahan, Wajeda Tabassum and Qurratulain Hyder, Ismat’s work stands for the birth of a revolutionary feminist politics and aesthetics in twentieth century Urdu literature. She explored feminine sexuality, middle-class gentility, and other evolving conflicts in the modern Muslim world. Her outspoken and controversial style of writing made her the passionate voice for the unheard, and she has become an inspiration for the younger generation of writers, readers and intellectuals.

Reviews

[Rahul Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading in Hindi is like going back to my roots. Even though I read and write a lot in English, I still feel at home when I read in Hindi. 'Saudai' & 'Dil Ka Haal' are two lesser known works of Ismat Chugtai but that doesn't take away the fact that they are both brilliant stories. Ismat touches the themes of caste, religion, patriarchy through her stories. I especially loved the women characters in 'Dil Ka Haal'. The writing is simple yet poetic. You may need to search for some Urdu words if you are not an expert like me. Overall, a good book