MANTO KE BEHTREEN AFSAANE | मंटो के बेहतरीन अफ़साने

Author: Saadat Hasan Manto
Publisher: Neelam Jasoos Karyalay
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 302
Release Date: 24-07-2025
Languages: Hindi

Book Description:

Saadat Hasan Manto is one of the most famous and controversial writers in Urdu literature. Born on May 11, 1912, in Ludhiana (Punjab, India), Manto is known for his bold and unapologetic writing that sheds light on society's harsh truths. His writing primarily focuses on the tragic consequences of the partition of India, human brutality, and the moral duplicity prevalent in society.

This book features some of Manto's best and most famous stories, including Thanda Gosht, Khool Do, Toba Tek Singh, Kaali Salwar, Boo, and Hatak. These stories provide an intense and challenging portrayal of the social realities of the time. Manto's belief was that he wrote about what he saw in society, and his stories often expose the marginalized groups, such as sex workers, madmen, and oppressed individuals.