Moniza Alvi
At the Time of Partition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852249847
- author:
- Moniza Alvi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 13.7 x 0.5 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
At the Time of Partition is a powerful poem that explores one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. Set against the backdrop of the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Moniza Alvi weaves a deeply personal story of loss and resilience. The poem is structured into 20 parts, each one a testament to the poet's skill at conveying complex emotions through simple yet evocative language. Inspired by her own family history, Alvi has created a work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This book-length poem is a moving exploration of the human cost of conflict and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
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