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Author : Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Umrao Jan Ada written by Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novel on the story of Umrao Jan Ada, courtesan of Lucknow.
Author : Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher : Orient Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 812220662X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Umrao Jan Ada written by Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa and published by Orient Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated from the Urdu by Khushwant Singh. Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian Literature. The question of her existence, her beauty, her scholarly abilities and her poetic gift remain a mystery. The book is an account of Umrao's life as a Lucknawi courtesan, a nautch girl, delivered in first person by Umrao herself, and documented by a close friend. Written more than a hundred years ago, the novel recreates the gracious ambience of old Lucknow and takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the palaces of wealthy nawabs, the hideouts of the colorful vagabonds and the luxurious abodes of the city's courtesans.
Author : Muhammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher : Zubaan
ISBN 13 : 9383074434
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (83 download)
Download or read book The Madness of Waiting written by Muhammad Hadi Ruswa and published by Zubaan. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in March of 1899, Muhammad Hadi Ruswa’s famous novel, Umrao Jaan Ada created a sensation when it came out, with its candid account of the life of Umrao Jaan, a semi-fictional, possibly real, Lucknow courtesan. Subsequent translations and films based on the book have further extended its fame. What is less known, however, is that a month after he wrote Umrao Jaan Ada, Ruswa penned a short text, a novella entitled Junun-e-Intezar (‘The Madness of Waiting,’ April 1899) in which Umrao avenges herself on her creator, Ruswa, by narrating the story of his life. Blurring the lines between truth and fiction, narrator and character, this clever narrative strategy gives the courtesan a speaking voice. Although there has been much interest in the original novel, this paratext has been completely forgotten; something this volume attempts to redress through a critical introduction which rethinks Umrao Jaan Ada and the Urdu literary milieu of late-nineteenth century Lucknow. This book contains both the Urdu text and its translation for the bilingual reader. Published by Zubaan.
Author : Khushwant Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788172235079
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Umrao Jaan Ada written by Khushwant Singh and published by . This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Lucknow Is Now But A Dream, But This Work Preserves For Posterity The Full Flavour Of That Golden Age In The History Of The City, Which Comes To Life In The Pages Of This Book. We Enter The Palaces Of Wealthy Nawabs, The Luxurious Abodes Of Cultural Courtesans, And The Hideouts Of Colourful Vagabonds. The Courtesans Our Immediate Concern Were On The Whole Well-Read And Exceedingly Proficient In The Arts Of Dancing And Singing.
Author : Raza Rumi
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9352776062
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (527 download)
Download or read book Being Pakistani written by Raza Rumi and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How different is Pakistan's culture from that of India? Exploring various aspects of the arts, literature and heritage of Pakistan, Raza Rumi argues that culture in Pakistan is not particularly unique to the nation, but rather a part of the cultural identities shared by South Asians. From the songs of Kabir and the ballads of Bulleh Shah to the cult of the feminine in the Sindh region, Rumi takes a kaleidoscopic view of the deep-set cultural mores that tie India and Pakistan together. Going further, he examines aspects of the visual arts, poetry, music and literature of Pakistan that impact global cultural narratives. Finally, he introduces readers to contemporary Pakistani writers and artists and the milieu in which they express their creativity, giving us a fascinating glimpse into cultural productions in Pakistan today. Being Pakistani is a riveting account of artistic traditions and their significance in present-day Pakistan, presenting an alternative view of the country, beyond the usual headlines that focus on political instability and terrorism.
Author : Shaukat Ṣiddīqī
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780904404999
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (49 download)
Download or read book God's Own Land written by Shaukat Ṣiddīqī and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher : Orient Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 8122203930
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Umrao Jan Ada written by Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa and published by Orient Paperbacks. This book was released on 1970-01-15 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated from the Urdu by Khushwant Singh. Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian Literature. The question of her existence, her beauty, her scholarly abilities and her poetic gift remain a mystery. The book is an account of Umrao's life as a Lucknawi courtesan, a nautch girl, delivered in first person by Umrao herself, and documented by a close friend. Written more than a hundred years ago, the novel recreates the gracious ambience of old Lucknow and takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the palaces of wealthy nawabs, the hideouts of the colorful vagabonds and the luxurious abodes of the city's courtesans.
Author : Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (769 download)
Download or read book Umrao Jan Ada (courtesan of Lucknow) written by Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Hasan Shah
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Nautch Girl written by Hasan Shah and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An English Translation Of 1790 Novel `Nashtar` , The Title Changed To Nautch Girl. Portrays Realistically The Contemporary Scene In The Author`S Time Which Makes It India`S First Modern Novel.
Author : Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher : [Delhi] : Hind Pocket Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Courtesan of Lucknow (Umrao Jan Ada) written by Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa and published by [Delhi] : Hind Pocket Books. This book was released on 1970 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780863113758
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Umrao Jan Ada written by Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa and published by . This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novel on the story of Umrao Jan Ada, courtesan of Lucknow.
Author : Mirza Mohandas Hadi Ruswa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (224 download)
Download or read book Umrao jan ada written by Mirza Mohandas Hadi Ruswa and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Amina Yaqin
Publisher : Anthem Studies in South Asian
ISBN 13 : 9781785277559
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (775 download)
Download or read book Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing written by Amina Yaqin and published by Anthem Studies in South Asian. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sets out an unconventional literary history of progressive Urdu poetry by Pakistani women in the twentieth century. It introduces the resilient voices of poets who tread a fine line between the secular and sacred in an Islamic society to articulate a new feminist aesthetic.
Author : David Matthews
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113611162X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)
Download or read book Course in Nepali written by David Matthews and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nepali has also been adopted by peoples of the Himalayan region who belong to different linguistic groups, and is now understood throughout the whole of Nepal, the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, Sikkim, Bhutan and parts of Tibet, where it has functioned as a language of trade and commerce for well over two centuries. The aim of this course, which covers the whole grammar and all the constructions of modern Nepali, is to present a full description of both the spoken and written forms of modern standard Nepali, and to enable the student to understand, speak and read most types of Nepali he or she is likely to encounter. The earlier lessons concentrate mainly on the spoken style, and the conversation passages whilst the later lessons concern religious, political and literary topics. Nepal is a land which already provides great enjoyment to the increasing number of visitors from the west. A knowledge of the language leads to a deeper understanding of the culture of its people, and the object of A Course in Nepali is to provide the means of learning it without much difficulty. Earlier editions of this course have been the standard book for students at the School of Oriental and African Studies, and it is without question the established market leader.
Author : R.K. Narayan
Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 0143414984
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Guide, The (Modern Classics) written by R.K. Narayan and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘The best of R.K. Narayan’s enchanting novels’—The New Yorker Raju, a corrupt tourist guide, together with his lover, the dancer Rosie, leads a prosperous life before he is thrown into prison. After release he rests on the steps of an abandoned temple when a peasant passing by mistakes him for a holy man. Slowly, almost reluctantly, he begins to play the part, acting as a spiritual guide to the village community. Raju’s holiness is put to the test when a drought strikes the village, and he is asked to fast for twelve days to summon the rains. Set in Narayan’s fictional town, Malgudi, The Guide is the greatest of his comedies of self-deception. ‘A brilliant accomplishment … Narayan is the compassionate man who can write of human life as comedy’—The New York Times Book Review ‘Narayan is such a natural writer, so true to his experience and emotions’—V.S. Naipaul
Author : Claudine Le Tourneur d'Ison
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 8174368892
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (743 download)
Download or read book Hira Mandi written by Claudine Le Tourneur d'Ison and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very few French writers have ventured to write on the social, religious, political and cultural issues of Pakistani society, but Claudine is an exception. She is one of those writers who not only made frequent visits to Pakistan but also watched some very sensitive prevailing issues from a close angle. Her fine sensibilities and eye for detail is a hallmark of her writing skills which also makes her an accomplished writer. In Hira Mandi her strong pen has beautifully succeeded in capturing the true identity of the society. Hira Mandi is a remarkable piece where Claudine has rolled out a tale that would make the readers spellbound. Hira Mandi sounds a forbidden subject for many who are familiar with the name as it is an area located in the walled city of Lahore which in its hey days was notoriously known as pleasure seekers' paradise but Claudine's expressions, portrayal of feelings and glaring social dichotomies are unparallel. Jaffer Bilgrami Television Journalist, Islamabad (Pakistan)
Author : Bhagwati Charan Verma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789810994426
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (944 download)
Download or read book The Dancer, Her Lover and the Yogi written by Bhagwati Charan Verma and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhagwati Charan Verma¿s novel The Dancer, Her Lover and the Yogi braids Eastern philosophy with a whirlwind romance and offers a satisfying if melodramatic fable on the tension between desire and renunciation. The novel covers a year in which two disciples of a guru go out into the world in order to gain the experience necessary to aid their understanding. One is sent to live in the home of a well-to-do man, Beejgupta¿the lover in the title, whose beloved, the dancer, is the unashamedly sensual Chitralekha. When the renowned ascetic yogi Kumargiri meets Chitralekha, his tightly held values of self-denial are challenged. And when Chitralekha and Kumargiri engage in an affair, Beejgupta is left devastated. The novel follows these complex relationships, all framed by the students witnessing them and the mentor who sent them on their path.
