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A Hail of Stones (Barish-e-Sang, the Urdu original), is, perhaps, the first novel in Indian languages in respect of its theme, regional location and its historical setting. It deals with the theme of material and spiritual exploitation of the Indian poor by the rich and the powerful, within the suppressive system of bonded labour of rural and urban variety. The novel offers a fascinating scenario of the struggle of a peasant youth for freedom from these bondages ...
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 ...