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This anthology brings together verse and essays, stories, chronicles, and profiles by people who have shared a relationship with Lahore. From the mystical poems of Madho Lal Hussain and Bulleh Shah to Iqbal’s ode and Faiz’s lament; from McLagan’s and Aijazuddin’s historical treatises and Kipling’s ‘chronicles’ to Samina Quraeshi’s intricate portraits of the Old City and Irfan Husain’s delightful account of Lahori cuisine, Beloved City is a marriage of the sacred and profane. Significant Pakistani writers like Intezar Hussain, Aamer Hussain, Kishwar Naheed, Bapsi Sidhwa, Sara Suleri, and Ashfaq Ahmed have also contributed to this volume.

Chuyia, una bambina di sei anni, riceve una visita inaspettata da suo padre, Somnath, mentre sua madre, Bhagya, sta preparando il riso. Somnath le comunica che la madre di Hira Lal, un amico di famiglia vedovo, desidera che Chuyia sposi suo figlio. Nonostante il tumulto nel cuore di Bhagya, Somnath elenca i vantaggi di questo matrimonio, sottolineando la compatibilità degli oroscopi e l'assenza di dote. Dopo qualche anno, Chuyia sposa Hira Lal, ma la sua vita cambia tragicamente quando lui muore. Da quel momento, Chuyia è costretta a indossare solo sari bianchi, rasarsi la testa e vivere lontana dalla sua famiglia, poiché, secondo la cultura braminica, una vedova non è più considerata una donna. Si ritrova così nell'ashram delle vedove, circondata da altre donne e da Gulabi, un eunuco che ironizza sulle idee di Gandhi. Il racconto offre un ritratto profondo dell'India coloniale e della vita nell'ashram, esplorando temi di forza e debolezza, corruzione e onestà. Con uno stile caratterizzato da umorismo e compassione, l'autore ci presenta un mondo complesso dove vittime e carnefici coesistono, regalando una narrazione potente e toccante.

The unique collaboration between Bapsi Sidhwa and Deepa Mehta brings the controversial themes of Mehta's film "Water" into literary form. Sidhwa's adaptation explores complex social issues surrounding gender, tradition, and the impact of colonialism in India. Through her narrative, Sidhwa delves into the lives of women affected by societal norms, offering a poignant commentary on their struggles and resilience. This work showcases the powerful interplay between cinema and literature, highlighting the shared vision of both artists.

Faredoon (Freddie) Junglewalla Is Either The Jewel Of The Parsi Community Or A Murdering Scoundrel. Freddie S Mother-In-Law, Jerbanoo, Thinks He Is Planning To Do Away With Her, But Freddie Has Always Been A Pragmatist: If The Old Woman Were To Die (Be Murdered?) The Body Would Have To Be Placed On The Open-Roofed Towers Of Silence, In Keeping With Custom, And That Would Never Do. Insurance Fraud And Arson, However, Are Well Within Freddie s Repertoire-In Fact He Thinks He Has Invented The Idea, So Advanced Is It For India, In 1901. As His Skills Grow He Becomes A Man Of Consequence Among The Parsis, With People Travelling Thousands Of Miles To See Him In Lahore, Especially If They Wish To Escape Tight Spots They Have Got Themselves Into. In This Wickedly Comic Novel, The Celebrated Author Of Ice-Candy Man Takes Us Into The Heart Of The Parsi Community, Portraying Its Varied Customs And Traits With Contagious Humour.

"As the British eke out the final days of their rule of India, the threat of Partition gathers and sectarian violence escalates, spreading across the nation and inching ever closer to the affluent fringes of Lahore. Lahore is where eight-year-old Lenny lives. Crippled by polio but inquisitive and spirited, Lenny spends her days in the park with her beautiful Ayah, enjoying the company of the plethora of suitors drawn to her striking nanny. There's the Sikh zoo-keeper, the Masseur, the Pathan, strong Imman Din, and Ice-Candy Man, peddling popsicles along with political unrest through the streets. But Lenny's world is upended as riots break out and the once harmonious people of Lahore turn against one another. Amidst the chaos, her beloved Ayah is abducted. Lenny's innocence, exuberant humour, and heart-wrenching perspicacity leads us through these momentous events, revealing the irrationality of adult behaviour as the fragile unity of a nation teeters on the cusp of historic change." -- Publisher