{"product_id":"day-and-dastan","title":"Day and Dastan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"104\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Niyogi Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intizar Husain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English, Urdu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789386906274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"244\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eIntizar Husain, one of the finest writers of Urdu prose and a master storyteller of the post-partition generation, brings forth \u003cem data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eDay and Dastan\u003c\/em\u003e (Din Aur Dastan), a collection of two novellas that showcase his exceptional literary skill and creative inventiveness. These two works demonstrate his unique ability to blend the deep complexities of the human condition with captivating narrative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eDay\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant and realistic story, delves into the trauma of migration, a theme that haunts the subcontinent in the wake of the partition. It is a meditation on the painful experience of being forced to leave one’s home, one’s roots, and the emotional dislocation that accompanies such a life-altering event. Husain beautifully captures the mélange of memories, fantasies, and nostalgias that characterize the experience of those uprooted from their homes. The emotional devastation of partition looms like a shadow over the narrative, leaving an indelible mark on the characters and the reader alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eIn contrast, \u003cem data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eDastan\u003c\/em\u003e transports the reader to a world of wonder, where the traditional narrative of magic, adventure, and heroism takes center stage. The novella weaves a fantastical tale of the 1857 war of independence, imbued with lyrical language and exaggerated storytelling. Set against the backdrop of historical turmoil, the story follows mystical forces and heroic deeds, invoking images of an old haveli, a weeping princess, and a parrot leading a soldier to his destiny. Husain captures the romance of rebellion and the hopes for political change, all wrapped in a timeless and tragic beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eThrough these two novellas, Intizar Husain reaffirms his place as a supreme storyteller who masterfully combines history, fantasy, and deep emotional truths into a mesmerizing literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49978973716784,"sku":"Niyogi_9789386906274","price":336.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-day-and-dastan-41372490531120.jpg?v=1775966617","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/day-and-dastan","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}