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saadat hassan manto from urdu storey writer Manto is a widely read and controversial fiction writer of the Sub-continent. The writer was half a century ahead of his contemporaries. His plots revolved around stark truths about life and people, at a time when others were writing about fairy tale romances, and as such his writing marks a true watershed in Urdu literature. His vibrant style soon establishes his characters as real people in the reader’s mind. One can read his stories again and again and discover something new each time about both the brilliant Manto and human nature. Manto Nama is a must for any lover of Urdu literature.

Manto Nama

The very first compilation of Sa'adat Hasan Manto's Kulyat, "Manto Nama", was published in 1990. The very same year, after the hugely successful Manto Nama, his second compilation was published. 1991 saw his third, "Mantonuma", making it's way to book shops all over Pakistan. Continuing in the footsteps of these three, "Manto Kahaniyan", his fourth compilation also does not disappoint.

For Manto's fans, Manto Kahaniyan is a must buy. Manto Kahaniyan features, among others, Manto's short stories (afsaney) that have never been published before. There are other stories that were published in different magazines but never in book form. 22 of such stories have been included in this book.

Namrood Ki Khudai, Badshahat Ka Khatma, Dhuan, Anarkali, Shikari Aurten are some of the prominent stories present in this compilation.