Saadat Hasan Manto Books

May 11, 1912 – January 18, 1955

Saadat Hasan Manto was a pivotal Urdu short-story writer, celebrated for his prolific output and controversial themes. His narratives delve into the complexities of human nature, often exploring the societal undercurrents and moral ambiguities of his time. Manto's distinctive literary style, characterized by its raw honesty and unflinching gaze, cemented his status as one of the most significant voices in Urdu literature. His profound impact on readers stems from his courage to confront taboo subjects and portray the unvarnished truth of life.

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Was Isaak Babel für den der Oktoberrevolution von 1917 folgenden Bürgerkrieg, das leistete der Schriftsteller und Journalist Saadat Hassan Manto (geboren 1912, gestorben 1955 in Lahore/Pakistan, nahe der indischen Grenze) mit seinen Geschichten von der blutigen Teilung des indischen Subkontinents 1947: die bleibende Verdichtung des Gehörten, Gesehenen und Erlebten zu Szenen schmerzhaft gesteigerter Gegenwart, eines angesichts des Todes auf die Spitze getriebenen Lebens.
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