Contemporary Urdu Short Stories from Kolkata

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Stories from Kolkata are often assumed to be about bhadralok culture and the Bengali way of life. But Kolkata is a city with a multiplicity of stories to share. Contemporary Urdu Short Stories from Kolkata highlights the diversity of recent Urdu short stories from the city. In one story, a writer trying to escape the city wants to find the reason why the railway clock has stopped working, in another, a new friendship sours as soon as it blossoms, while some other stories show how the complexity of human relationships is explored.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Niyogi Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 September 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English, Urdu
Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9389136903
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9389136906
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 260 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 2 x 20 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 500.00 Grams
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