This is a collection of 8 stories translated from Urdu and Hindi by Paravastu Lokeswar. Of the eight, three are by Khushwant Singh, all historical works depicting 19th and pre-19th century Delhi. The other works are by Ismat Chugtai, Qurratulain Hyder, Kamala Das, Abdul Jabbaar, and Kishan Chander, which dealt with different topics. The stories are all very interesting and the translation of Lokeswar ensures that the collection is a great read. The translation is good and natural.
My favorites from this collection include:
The title story "Oka Hijra Katha" by Abdul Jabbaar is also good.
Publishers: Gandhi Prachuranalu
Price: Rs. 50
My favorites from this collection include:
- Gruha Nirmata by Ismat Chugtai (I've read her before in another collection and with this story, I've taken a special liking to her work)
- Paruvu - Prathista by Qurratulain Hyder
- Meet Taki Meer by Khushwant Singh (This is the life story of a renowned Urdu poet of 17th and 18th centuries)
The title story "Oka Hijra Katha" by Abdul Jabbaar is also good.
Publishers: Gandhi Prachuranalu
Price: Rs. 50
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