Author: BashirÊSakhawarz
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9381576254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Snake Charmer narrates the poignant and passionate story of two brothers in Afghanistan, during the time of the Russian invasion. The elder, a writer and poet, is a modernist, who joins the Communist movement. The younger, a traditionalist, adheres to Islamic religious beliefs. The conflict between their values threatens to tear asunder their family ties and loyalties. Set against a backdrop of violence and war between foreign powers, acid-throwing against women who adopt Western dress; brutality and rape in police prisons; and political revenge under the Communist regime, the brothers live to see their lives dramatically changed and yet manage to retain their deep love for each other. This deeply moving story, told with uplifting humour, sears into our minds the tragedies that haunt present-day Afghanistan Ð the importance of Islam as a controlling force; the upheaval and destruction caused by the Russian and American wars; the rise of the Taliban and global terrorism. Bashir SakhawarzÕs writing captures the political and philosophic lyricism of the revered Afghan mystic poet, Rumi. It is the story of a society little known Ð passionate and bold, beautiful and erotic, courageous and daring, richly human and deeply tragic.
MAARGIR ~ The Snake Charmer
Author: BashirÊSakhawarz
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9381576254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Snake Charmer narrates the poignant and passionate story of two brothers in Afghanistan, during the time of the Russian invasion. The elder, a writer and poet, is a modernist, who joins the Communist movement. The younger, a traditionalist, adheres to Islamic religious beliefs. The conflict between their values threatens to tear asunder their family ties and loyalties. Set against a backdrop of violence and war between foreign powers, acid-throwing against women who adopt Western dress; brutality and rape in police prisons; and political revenge under the Communist regime, the brothers live to see their lives dramatically changed and yet manage to retain their deep love for each other. This deeply moving story, told with uplifting humour, sears into our minds the tragedies that haunt present-day Afghanistan Ð the importance of Islam as a controlling force; the upheaval and destruction caused by the Russian and American wars; the rise of the Taliban and global terrorism. Bashir SakhawarzÕs writing captures the political and philosophic lyricism of the revered Afghan mystic poet, Rumi. It is the story of a society little known Ð passionate and bold, beautiful and erotic, courageous and daring, richly human and deeply tragic.
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9381576254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Snake Charmer narrates the poignant and passionate story of two brothers in Afghanistan, during the time of the Russian invasion. The elder, a writer and poet, is a modernist, who joins the Communist movement. The younger, a traditionalist, adheres to Islamic religious beliefs. The conflict between their values threatens to tear asunder their family ties and loyalties. Set against a backdrop of violence and war between foreign powers, acid-throwing against women who adopt Western dress; brutality and rape in police prisons; and political revenge under the Communist regime, the brothers live to see their lives dramatically changed and yet manage to retain their deep love for each other. This deeply moving story, told with uplifting humour, sears into our minds the tragedies that haunt present-day Afghanistan Ð the importance of Islam as a controlling force; the upheaval and destruction caused by the Russian and American wars; the rise of the Taliban and global terrorism. Bashir SakhawarzÕs writing captures the political and philosophic lyricism of the revered Afghan mystic poet, Rumi. It is the story of a society little known Ð passionate and bold, beautiful and erotic, courageous and daring, richly human and deeply tragic.
The Object in the Gift
Author: Sharon Littlefield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ceremonial exchange
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ceremonial exchange
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The Global Cold War on Campus
Author: Kyara Klausmann
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3111150542
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
How and why did students at Kabul University engage in political activism or refrained from it between 1964 and 1992? Based on oral history interviews with former students, this book reveals how they - as many others around the world at the same time - were galvanized by and disappointed with promises of progress dominating local and international politics. During the 1960s, the international influences on campus encouraged students' engagement with competing political ideologies. Collective student protest against the monarchy turned into hostilities between opposing political groups within the student body claiming to lead Afghanistan towards independence and prosperity. After the coup d'état by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) in 1978, none of the ideologies which had previously incited students provided hope for a better future anymore. Many students who had fought for the PDPA earlier were repelled by the government's violence and those who stood up against the regime were persecuted and fled the country. Overall, the dynamics of political activism at Kabul University reflect the deep intertwinement of the Global Cold War and local struggles for inclusion and independence.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3111150542
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
How and why did students at Kabul University engage in political activism or refrained from it between 1964 and 1992? Based on oral history interviews with former students, this book reveals how they - as many others around the world at the same time - were galvanized by and disappointed with promises of progress dominating local and international politics. During the 1960s, the international influences on campus encouraged students' engagement with competing political ideologies. Collective student protest against the monarchy turned into hostilities between opposing political groups within the student body claiming to lead Afghanistan towards independence and prosperity. After the coup d'état by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) in 1978, none of the ideologies which had previously incited students provided hope for a better future anymore. Many students who had fought for the PDPA earlier were repelled by the government's violence and those who stood up against the regime were persecuted and fled the country. Overall, the dynamics of political activism at Kabul University reflect the deep intertwinement of the Global Cold War and local struggles for inclusion and independence.
The Failure of a Pseudo-Democratic State in Afghanistan
Author: Francisco José Berenguer López
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031594088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031594088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Maargir
Author: Bashīr Sakhāvarz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789383562558
Category : Afghanistan
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Snake Charmer narrates the poignant and passionate story of two brothers in Afghanistan, during the time of the Russian invasion. The elder, a writer and poet, is a modernist, who joins the Communist movement. The younger, a traditionalist, adheres to Islamic religious beliefs. The conflict between their values threatens to tear asunder their family ties and loyalties. Set against a backdrop of violence and war between foreign powers, acid-throwing against women who adopt Western dress; brutality and rape in police prisons; and political revenge under the Communist regime, the brothers live to see their lives dramatically changed and yet manage to retain their deep love for each other. This deeply moving story, told with uplifting humour, sears into our minds the tragedies that haunt present-day Afghanistan - the importance of Islam as a controlling force; the upheaval and destruction caused by the Russian and American wars; the rise of the Taliban and global terrorism. Bashir Sakhawarz's writing captures the political and philosophic lyricism of the revered Afghan mystic poet, Rumi. It is the story of a society little known - passionate and bold, beautiful and erotic, courageous and daring, richly human and deeply tragic.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789383562558
Category : Afghanistan
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Snake Charmer narrates the poignant and passionate story of two brothers in Afghanistan, during the time of the Russian invasion. The elder, a writer and poet, is a modernist, who joins the Communist movement. The younger, a traditionalist, adheres to Islamic religious beliefs. The conflict between their values threatens to tear asunder their family ties and loyalties. Set against a backdrop of violence and war between foreign powers, acid-throwing against women who adopt Western dress; brutality and rape in police prisons; and political revenge under the Communist regime, the brothers live to see their lives dramatically changed and yet manage to retain their deep love for each other. This deeply moving story, told with uplifting humour, sears into our minds the tragedies that haunt present-day Afghanistan - the importance of Islam as a controlling force; the upheaval and destruction caused by the Russian and American wars; the rise of the Taliban and global terrorism. Bashir Sakhawarz's writing captures the political and philosophic lyricism of the revered Afghan mystic poet, Rumi. It is the story of a society little known - passionate and bold, beautiful and erotic, courageous and daring, richly human and deeply tragic.
Language for a New Century
Author: Tina Chang
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
An extensive collection of contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern poetry includes the work of four hundred contributors from a variety of backgrounds, in a thematically organized anthology that is complemented by personal essays.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
An extensive collection of contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern poetry includes the work of four hundred contributors from a variety of backgrounds, in a thematically organized anthology that is complemented by personal essays.
Collected Stories
Author: Naiyer Masud
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9385890174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 779
Book Description
A malfunctioning weathervane forces the wind to realign itself. A collector travels all over the world tracking down tools used in crimes against corpses. A gardener frets over the consequences of stealing the Navab of Lucknow’s prized myna. Minutiae and mystery form the warp and weft of Naiyer Masud’s densely woven, enchantingly hypnotic stories, combining precisely delineated characters and objects with accounts of inexplicable phenomena and the arcane arts. Compiled and introduced by the acclaimed Urdu scholar Muhammad Umar Memon, this edition collects all thirty-five of Masud’s stories for the first time, establishing him as one of the most original voices to emerge in world literature in the past few decades.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9385890174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 779
Book Description
A malfunctioning weathervane forces the wind to realign itself. A collector travels all over the world tracking down tools used in crimes against corpses. A gardener frets over the consequences of stealing the Navab of Lucknow’s prized myna. Minutiae and mystery form the warp and weft of Naiyer Masud’s densely woven, enchantingly hypnotic stories, combining precisely delineated characters and objects with accounts of inexplicable phenomena and the arcane arts. Compiled and introduced by the acclaimed Urdu scholar Muhammad Umar Memon, this edition collects all thirty-five of Masud’s stories for the first time, establishing him as one of the most original voices to emerge in world literature in the past few decades.
The Resistance Man
Author: Martin Walker
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385349556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Another delightful installment in the internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. It's summer in St. Denis for chief of police Bruno Courrèges, and that means a new season of cases. This time there are three weighing on his mind. First, there’s the evidence that a veteran of the French Resistance is connected to a notorious train robbery; then, the burglary of a former British spymaster's estate; and, finally, the murder of an antiques dealer whose lover is conveniently on the lam. As Bruno investigates, it becomes clear that they are connected--however, figuring out how will take every skill he possesses. Add in juggling the complex affections of two powerful women, maneuvering village politics, and managing his irrepressible puppy, Balzac, and Bruno has his hands full once again.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385349556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Another delightful installment in the internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. It's summer in St. Denis for chief of police Bruno Courrèges, and that means a new season of cases. This time there are three weighing on his mind. First, there’s the evidence that a veteran of the French Resistance is connected to a notorious train robbery; then, the burglary of a former British spymaster's estate; and, finally, the murder of an antiques dealer whose lover is conveniently on the lam. As Bruno investigates, it becomes clear that they are connected--however, figuring out how will take every skill he possesses. Add in juggling the complex affections of two powerful women, maneuvering village politics, and managing his irrepressible puppy, Balzac, and Bruno has his hands full once again.
Snake Catcher
Author: Naiyer Masud
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143099710
Category : Urdu fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Even Shorn Of Its Immense Humanity, Masud'S Lyricism Would Dazzle, For He Is, Without Doubt, A Poet'S Storyteller' -Agha Shahid Ali Readers And Critics Have Compared Masud To Kafka, Borges And Murakami. But It Is Best To Speak Of His Style As Pure Masud, For No Other Writer Has Rendered A Fictional World Quite Like That Of This Master Storyteller. His Prose Is Spare And Seductive And His Stories Have A Shimmering, Elusive Quality. Although Individually Perfectly Formed And Complete, Yet Each Story Appears To Have No Beginning Or End, Drawing The Reader Into A Seamless Narrative Structure. The Coming Of Age Of A Young Boy Who Looks For Domains Of Fear And Desire In The Houses He Inspects, A Man'S Life Shaped By His Father'S Dreams And His Mother'S Devotion, A Walk Down Memory Lane To Fulfil A Mother'S Dying Wish, A Beautiful Girl With Deformed Feet The Reader Begins To Inhabit A World Where Illusions Are As Stark As Day, And Experience Masud'S Writing In A Metaphysical, Almost Sufi-Like, Sense.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143099710
Category : Urdu fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Even Shorn Of Its Immense Humanity, Masud'S Lyricism Would Dazzle, For He Is, Without Doubt, A Poet'S Storyteller' -Agha Shahid Ali Readers And Critics Have Compared Masud To Kafka, Borges And Murakami. But It Is Best To Speak Of His Style As Pure Masud, For No Other Writer Has Rendered A Fictional World Quite Like That Of This Master Storyteller. His Prose Is Spare And Seductive And His Stories Have A Shimmering, Elusive Quality. Although Individually Perfectly Formed And Complete, Yet Each Story Appears To Have No Beginning Or End, Drawing The Reader Into A Seamless Narrative Structure. The Coming Of Age Of A Young Boy Who Looks For Domains Of Fear And Desire In The Houses He Inspects, A Man'S Life Shaped By His Father'S Dreams And His Mother'S Devotion, A Walk Down Memory Lane To Fulfil A Mother'S Dying Wish, A Beautiful Girl With Deformed Feet The Reader Begins To Inhabit A World Where Illusions Are As Stark As Day, And Experience Masud'S Writing In A Metaphysical, Almost Sufi-Like, Sense.
The Essence of Camphor
Author: Naiyer Masud
Publisher: Katha
ISBN: 9788185586823
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
From the magic realm of a glass wharf to the sorrows of a community of wastelanders. From the visceral immediacy of filial bonds to memories that haunt, Naiyer Masud s fictional world is an experience. The Essence of Camphor, the first ever English translation of Masud s work, is evidently an example of Masud s unique and original style that is unparalleled.
Publisher: Katha
ISBN: 9788185586823
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
From the magic realm of a glass wharf to the sorrows of a community of wastelanders. From the visceral immediacy of filial bonds to memories that haunt, Naiyer Masud s fictional world is an experience. The Essence of Camphor, the first ever English translation of Masud s work, is evidently an example of Masud s unique and original style that is unparalleled.