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दस्तावेज़ -1
मंटो के अफ़सानों का पाँच किताबों के के सेट का यह पहला भाग है ।
अब मंटो साहिब तो किसी जान पहचान के मोहताज नहीं है ।
अब मंटो साहिब तो किसी जान पहचान के मोहताज नहीं है ।
475 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1993
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सआदत हसन मंटो
10 books6 followersसआदत हसन मंटो (11 मई 1912 – 18 जनवरी 1955) उर्दू लेखक थे, जो अपनी लघु कथाओं, बू, खोल दो, ठंडा गोश्त और चर्चित टोबा टेकसिंह के लिए प्रसिद्ध हुए।कहानीकार होने के साथ-साथ वे फिल्म और रेडिया पटकथा लेखक और पत्रकार भी थे। अपने छोटे से जीवनकाल में उन्होंने बाइस लघु कथा संग्रह, एक उपन्यास, रेडियो नाटक के पांच संग्रह, रचनाओं के तीन संग्रह और व्यक्तिगत रेखाचित्र के दो संग्रह प्रकाशित किए।
कहानियों में अश्लीलता के आरोप की वजह से मंटो को छह बार अदालत जाना पड़ा था, जिसमें से तीन बार पाकिस्तान बनने से पहले और बनने के बाद, लेकिन एक भी बार मामला साबित नहीं हो पाया। इनके कुछ कार्यों का दूसरी भाषाओं में भी अनुवाद किया गया है।
अंग्रेज़ी :Saadat Hasan Manto
उर्दू : سعادت حسن منٹو
कहानियों में अश्लीलता के आरोप की वजह से मंटो को छह बार अदालत जाना पड़ा था, जिसमें से तीन बार पाकिस्तान बनने से पहले और बनने के बाद, लेकिन एक भी बार मामला साबित नहीं हो पाया। इनके कुछ कार्यों का दूसरी भाषाओं में भी अनुवाद किया गया है।
अंग्रेज़ी :Saadat Hasan Manto
उर्दू : سعادت حسن منٹو
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September 7, 2021
Lot of ink has been spelled over Manto’s story and storytelling this book first volume of is collection his wholesome work in five parts.
May 11, 2023
"Dastavez Vol 1-5" by Saadat Hasan Manto is a masterful collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of human nature. Manto's writing is both witty and nuanced, with a depth of understanding that makes his characters feel incredibly real.
One of the things that struck me most about these stories is Manto's ability to tackle difficult topics with grace and sensitivity. He writes about subjects like Partition, prostitution, and poverty in a way that is both honest and empathetic, without ever veering into sentimentality or preachiness. While some readers may find this subject matter difficult to stomach, Manto's writing is masterful in its ability to confront the ugliness of human nature while also highlighting moments of beauty and humanity.
However, there are some criticisms to be made of Manto's work. For one, some readers may find his depictions of women to be overly objectifying, although it's important to note that this was a common feature of literature at the time. Additionally, some of the stories can be quite bleak and difficult to read, which may not be to everyone's taste.
Despite these criticisms, I believe that "Dastavez Vol 1-5" is a must-read for anyone interested in South Asian literature or the human experience more broadly. Manto's writing is powerful and evocative, and his stories have a timeless quality that makes them just as relevant today as they were when they were first written.
One of the things that struck me most about these stories is Manto's ability to tackle difficult topics with grace and sensitivity. He writes about subjects like Partition, prostitution, and poverty in a way that is both honest and empathetic, without ever veering into sentimentality or preachiness. While some readers may find this subject matter difficult to stomach, Manto's writing is masterful in its ability to confront the ugliness of human nature while also highlighting moments of beauty and humanity.
However, there are some criticisms to be made of Manto's work. For one, some readers may find his depictions of women to be overly objectifying, although it's important to note that this was a common feature of literature at the time. Additionally, some of the stories can be quite bleak and difficult to read, which may not be to everyone's taste.
Despite these criticisms, I believe that "Dastavez Vol 1-5" is a must-read for anyone interested in South Asian literature or the human experience more broadly. Manto's writing is powerful and evocative, and his stories have a timeless quality that makes them just as relevant today as they were when they were first written.
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