{"product_id":"jallianwala-bagh-literary-responses-in-prose-poetry","title":"Jallianwala Bagh: Literary Responses in Prose \u0026 Poetry","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Niyogi Books Private Limited (Under the Imprint: Thornbird)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rakhshanda Jalil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789386906922\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJallianwala Bagh: The Massacre and Its Aftermath\u003c\/em\u003e by Rakhshanda Jalil delves into one of the most tragic and pivotal moments in India’s struggle for independence—the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This horrific event, where over a thousand unarmed civilians were gunned down in just ten minutes, is a haunting chapter in the history of colonial India. The cold-blooded brutality of 1650 rounds being fired into a peaceful gathering, the deliberate blocking of exits, and the denial of medical aid to the injured are acts that continue to disturb the collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a carefully selected compilation of prose and poetry, Jalil reflects on the massacre’s profound impact. The literary works chosen for this volume not only capture the immediate aftermath of the event but also offer a lens through which we can explore its historical significance and the emotional toll it took on the nation. The book presents literature as a means to interpret, reflect on, and analyze events of monumental importance, demonstrating the role of creative writing in shaping popular memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing writings from some of India’s most renowned authors, including Saadat Hasan Manto, Mulk Raj Anand, Krishna Chander, and Sarojini Naidu, the collection reveals the deep emotional and political currents that flowed in the wake of the massacre. Through their works, these literary giants help readers see history not only as a series of events but as a deeply human experience that can be felt, understood, and transformed through the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume provides an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the cultural and emotional resonance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It also offers a unique opportunity for further research into the ways in which literature interprets and immortalizes key historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49981072900400,"sku":"Niyogi_9789386906922","price":421.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-jallianwala-bagh-literary-responses-in-prose-poetry-41379030860080.jpg?v=1775967132","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/jallianwala-bagh-literary-responses-in-prose-poetry","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}