The short stories of Jeelani Bano occupy a unique place in contemporary Urdu literature. While amazing thematic variety, intellectual depth and technical excellence mark her ocuvre, her stories are characterized by their humane approach, deep compassion and strong concern for the deprived sections of the society. This collection, selected by the author herself, brings together some of her best writing in the genre, some of them for the first time in English translation. And brings to a wider readership a powerful voice of contemporary Indian literature.
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