I long to read all these stories in Urdu just to understand what the author was trying to convey. These stories have been drained of their charm and all the magic was lost in translation. This book refreshed the memories of my youth when I read excerpts by these authors in school textbooks and loved every bit of it.Īmina Azfar has done a good job compiling these stories but I was disappointed by the translation. I read the foreword and felt guilty that although I've all kinds of books for the past few years, they were all written in English and majority by American authors. It is a sad fact that most of these brilliant authors remain only in the memories of our elders and most of the young generation of Pakistan has lost the love for reading, let alone Urdu fiction. I read the foreword and felt guilty that although I've all kinds of books for the past few years, they were The Oxford Book of Urdu Short Stories is a collection of stories written by some of the most famous authors of South East Asia including Premchand, Ghulam Abbas, Sadat Hassan Manto and many more. The Oxford Book of Urdu Short Stories is a collection of stories written by some of the most famous authors of South East Asia including Premchand, Ghulam Abbas, Sadat Hassan Manto and many more. Eight of the stories have been translated into English for the very first time.more At least two of the authors (Zaheer Babar and Hayatullah Ansari) included in this collection have been neglected by other anthologists and translators although their work is indisputably of classic stature. The stories have been selected for their literary merit as well as their appeal to general readers. At least two of the authors (Zaheer Babar an This anthology brings together twenty-two of the most memorable Urdu short stories in a distinctive selection of acclaimed authors who range from the earliest stalwarts to the most renowned contemporary writers of Urdu literature. It oozed from their pores, the otherworldly passion between them.This anthology brings together twenty-two of the most memorable Urdu short stories in a distinctive selection of acclaimed authors who range from the earliest stalwarts to the most renowned contemporary writers of Urdu literature. The pull was fiercely magnetic-they had to be coupled.Ģ5. Madly in love, everything was better when they were together.Ģ6. Through it all, they held tightly to their lasting love.Ģ7. Shamelessly co-dependent, they leaned on each other every single day.Ģ4. The beauty of it was that they always bounced back.Ģ2. If it had spread, their love could’ve cured the world.Ģ3.
They sensed they’d die holding hands-and so it was.Ģ1. She understood him like no other and that was enough.ġ7. He scooped her up and neither of them looked bad.ġ8. By their fifth anniversary nothing had changed-and nothing would.ġ9. Their bond makes sparks fly, fairies dance, and people cry.Ģ0. It was the kind of passion songs are written about.ġ6. From minute one, his heart was hers and no other’s.ġ3. Around each other, their temperatures skyrocketed-the best of fevers.ġ4. She didn’t believe in fate but she didn’t have to.ġ5. She said it first, but he felt just as strongly.ġ1. When they laugh together there’s magic that can’t be ignored.ġ2. Love like theirs could make the world a better place.ġ0. They fought like they made love-with passion, and grace.Ĩ. Embracing beneath an oak tree, they saw their future together.ĩ. High school sweethearts reunited, they longed like time hadn’t passed.Ħ. His entire body smiled when he caught sight of her.ħ. He whispered ‘I’m nothing without you’ and that was it.Ĥ. Happily Ever After finally made sense the second they met.ĥ.
Hugging, they pledged forever and locked it with a kiss.ģ. Short Love Storiesġ.Attraction like theirs happens once a century, it’s been said.Ģ.
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By Mélanie Berliet Updated November 8, 2018Īt Thought Catalog, love and relationships make up the bulk of what we write about because at the end of the day, what matters more than the people we end up loving? Most of these articles are well over 500 words, however, so we thought we’d compile a series of some of the best short love stories.Īll of these short love stories are ten words or less, but jam-packed with emotional meaning.
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