Hyder, Qurratulain
River of Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811222198
- author:
- Hyder, Qurratulain
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 30mm
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
River of Fire is a masterpiece of twentieth-century Urdu fiction that spans over two and a half millennia, weaving the fates of four recurring characters into a rich tapestry of history and human emotions. This beautifully written novel interweaves parables, legends, dreams, diaries, and letters to redefine Indian identity.
Qurratulain Hyder's singular prose style is a unique pleasure to read, with its lyrical and witty tone, occasionally idiosyncratic, yet always alluring and allusive. This is a book that will appeal to readers who appreciate literary fiction and are interested in exploring the cultural heritage of India.
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