Parwaaz: A Selection of Urdu Short Stories by WomenA collection of Urdu short stories reflecting their female authors' myriad concerns, from the literary to the political. A critical introduction examines their concerns against the social and political background of the time and assesses their contribution to Urdu literature. |
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