Publisher's Synopsis
Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of Munshi Premchand, where tales of courage, love, sacrifice, and honour unfold with the eloquence of a master storyteller. In these eleven treasures, each exquisitely translated by Qasim Usmani, the reader embarks upon a journey through the very soul of Indian society-a society rich in tradition, bound by duty, and swayed by the deepest shades of human desire and conscience.
From Khanjar-o-Wafa, where the struggle between loyalty and betrayal cuts sharper than a dagger's edge, to Raah-e-Khidmat, a tale that honours the selfless spirit of service, each story calls forth universal themes, woven in the vivid tapestry of village life, royal courts, and spiritual quests. As you delve into Roothi Raani and her journey through love and pride or ponder upon the flickering hope in Jugnoo ki Chamak, you will find yourself transported-captivated by characters who breathe, struggle, and triumph within these pages. Qasim Usmani has rendered these tales in Victorian English, echoing the timeless eloquence of Charles Dickens. His deft translation serves not merely as a vessel but as a balm for the soul, encapsulating the same charm, the same profound warmth that defined Premchand's original works. Each sentence is imbued with the rhythm of Urdu's lyrical grace, transfigured into English with a poetic reverence that will touch your heart, enrich your spirit, and connect you to a world that feels both distant and close. To the lover of literary beauty, these stories are an invitation-a call to rediscover humanity's noble and tender truths through the eyes of two kindred spirits, united across language and time. Indulge in this volume, and let it linger in your heart forever.- Khanjar-o-Wafa
- Raah-e-Khidmat
- Maryada ki Qurban Gah
- Roothi Raani
- Miss Padma
- Raaj Hutt
- Ghairat ki Kutaar
- Jugnoo ki Chamak
- Mahateerath
- Alha
- Agni Samadhi
