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Monkey’s Wound and Other Stories

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SKU: 9780670096114

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“Monkey’s Wound and Other Stories” by Hajra Masroor, translated from Urdu by Tahira Naqvi, offers 16 piercing short stories exploring the inner lives of women in Pakistan. From the collection *Sab Afsanay Meray*, these stories showcase Masroor’s uncompromising feminist and leftist perspective, revealing the bitter realities and hidden traumas faced by women. Experience Masroor’s elegant prose, strong characters, and surprising twists. ISBN: 9780670096114

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780670096114
  • Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Height: 223 mm
  • No of Pages: 340
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 144 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0670096113
  • Publisher Date: 01 Feb 2023
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 454 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

13 reviews for Monkey’s Wound and Other Stories

  1. Rishab Chopra

    Elegant prose and compelling characters. Highly recommend!

  2. Manya Kashyap

    Interesting stories, but I found the pacing slow at times. Still, a valuable contribution to feminist literature.

  3. Anmol Bansal

    I appreciated the feminist perspective. A few stories were difficult to read due to the heavy subject matter.

  4. Avisek Banerjee

    Masroor’s stories are powerful, but some felt a bit dated. Still, a worthwhile read.

  5. Adarsh Singh

    These stories were eye-opening. Masroor’s writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking. A must-read for those interested in Pakistani literature.

  6. Rik Raj Dey

    The translation felt seamless. The stories are emotionally charged and impactful. Highly recommend.

  7. Udit Badjatya

    A powerful collection of stories, shining a light on the struggles of women. Raw, and at times, uncomfortable.

  8. Muhammad Ammar Aftab

    Some stories resonated more than others, but overall, a thought-provoking collection. The themes are very relevant.

  9. Deep Prakash Ghuge

    Masroor’s voice is unique and important. These stories stay with you long after you finish reading.

  10. Kunal

    A mixed bag. Some stories were brilliant, others less so. Worth exploring though.

  11. Akarshita Shukla

    A good introduction to Urdu literature. Some stories were confusing for me.

  12. Biswajit Barman

    A fascinating glimpse into the lives of Pakistani women. The translation is excellent.

  13. Aarsh Koul

    I enjoyed the cultural insights. The writing is beautiful, even in translation.

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