Written in 1979, Basti is considered as one of the finest works on the theme of partition. Intizar husain offers deep insights into the psychological and emotional aspects of the 'historic' event's impact on human lives through the emotional journey of Zakir, the main protagonist of the novel.
In an interview published alongside, the author looks at partition in contemporary sense.
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Intizar Husain is a writer and newspaper columnist.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 8vo. 254 pp., translated from Urdu by Frances W. Pritchett, notes, glossary, biblio, hard back binding in dust wrapper, copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # 494
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