BELLES LETTRES
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BELLES LETTRES

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Discover “Belles Lettres,” a profound English translation of Hijab Imtiaz Ali’s seminal 1936 work, ‘Adab-e-Zareen.’ This collection features 47 unique prose-poems that delve into the metaphysical depths of life, death, and existence, transcending typical short story conventions. Ali masterfully intertwines themes of nature’s grandeur, the relentless march of time, and a Muslim woman’s perspective on the creative process, solitude, and peace. With its avant-garde, non-linear structure, “Belles Lettres” positions Ali as a pioneering voice in Urdu modernist literature. A must-read for fans of philosophical prose and groundbreaking literary works, available now at The Bookish Owl.

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  • Print length: 111 pages
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
  • Publication date: 4 December 2023
  • Dimensions: 20.83 x 1.02 x 14.22 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0190132647
  • ISBN-13: 978-0190132644

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Author

Sascha A. Akhtar
Publisher

Oxford University Press
ISBN

9780190132644

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