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The Price of Freedom

The Price of Freedom

by Saadat Hasan Manto
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Saadat Hasan Manto, the most widely read and translated writer in the Urdu language, captured the devastation and absurdity of the partition of India and Pakistan like no other. The Price of Freedom brings together ten of his best stories, focusing on human voices from the religious fracture that forever unhinged two newly independent nations. Powerful, piercing and deeply moving, Manto’s works are key to understanding this bloody chapter in South Asian history.

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ISBN13: 9780241747223
ISBN10: 0241747228
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Archive
Format: Paperback

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    Powerful stories illuminating partition's human toll.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're drawn to stories that delve into difficult history with raw emotion, The Price of Freedom is a compelling collection. Manto's storytelling style is haunting and authentic, giving voice to those swept up in the tragic aftermath of partition. It’s a profound read that will leave you contemplating the true cost of freedom.
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