Hey! Nicely written. I might hqve learnt a writing style there. Found you via asad memons newsletter memon monday.
- i kind of cringed over translation of manto and ismat. If you can read original works, it should always be preffered. ( thats why i dont watch dub movies either. OV with subtitles).
- Manto makes one uncomfortable, cringe and depresses you. I lost a nights sleep after reading "thanda gosht". Sad you dnt mention that.
But every time i read manto i felt braver, and i felt more of a misanthrope. But this complex emotion was soo unique that i started respecting manto more than ever. Its like loving someone who tortures you.
- Ismat is OMG witty! That lady is some i wish i could talk books and politics about :(
Sorry for the long post. Couldnt stop myself.
As an unsaid rule between newsletter writers, i ll just leave my link here(if you like science, who doesnt? ):
Manto and Chugtai
Best read so far. Can I get the copy of this book (e-book)?
Hey! Nicely written. I might hqve learnt a writing style there. Found you via asad memons newsletter memon monday.
- i kind of cringed over translation of manto and ismat. If you can read original works, it should always be preffered. ( thats why i dont watch dub movies either. OV with subtitles).
- Manto makes one uncomfortable, cringe and depresses you. I lost a nights sleep after reading "thanda gosht". Sad you dnt mention that.
But every time i read manto i felt braver, and i felt more of a misanthrope. But this complex emotion was soo unique that i started respecting manto more than ever. Its like loving someone who tortures you.
- Ismat is OMG witty! That lady is some i wish i could talk books and politics about :(
Sorry for the long post. Couldnt stop myself.
As an unsaid rule between newsletter writers, i ll just leave my link here(if you like science, who doesnt? ):
https://ejaadnama.substack.com
This is so well written - I have read both the authors and kind of felt the same.
Always looking for opportunities to read more of 'desi' stuff 😉
On another note, Yoga with Adrienne is my favorite too and I think I also discovered her during lockdown.