Dozakhnama: Conversation in Hell | Chapter (11-20) | Rabisankar Bal | Audiobook
Title: Dozakhnama: Conversation in Hell
Author: Rabisankar Bal
Genre: Literary Fiction
Published: 2010
Awards: Bankim Memorial Award (Bankimchandra Smriti Puraskar) - 2011
Translator: Arunava Sinha
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Chapter 11
26:47 - Chapter 12
51:09 - Chapter 13
1:14:32 - Chapter 14
1:35:56 - Chapter 15
2:00:43 - Chapter 16
2:20:37 - Chapter 17
2:40:38 - Chapter 18
3:01:30 - Chapter 19
3:22:35 - Chapter 20
Dozakhnama: Conversations in Hell is an extraordinary novel, a biography of Manto and Ghalib and a history of Indian culture rolled into one.
Setting:
Not a literal hell, but a metaphorical one. It represents the hardships and struggles both Mirza Ghalib and Saadat Hasan Manto faced in their lives.
Characters:
Mirza Ghalib: A famous 19th-century Urdu poet known for his ghazals (love poems). The book explores his financial struggles, troubled relationships, and experiences during the decline of the Mughal empire.
Saadat Hasan Manto: A renowned 20th-century Urdu short-story writer known for his controversial and bold themes. The novel delves into his experiences with censorship, partition of India, and personal demons.
Themes:
Love and Loss: Both Ghalib and Manto’s lives were marked by complex relationships and unfulfilled desires.
Creativity and Censorship: The novel explores the challenges faced by artists who push boundaries and the impact of social and political upheaval on creative expression.
Historical Context: The book portrays the social and political turmoil of the Indian subcontinent during Ghalib and Manto’s respective eras.
Style:
Magic Realism: Blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, with elements of the afterlife and dreamlike sequences.
Dialogue Driven: The story unfolds primarily through conversations between Ghalib and Manto, offering insights into their thoughts and experiences.
Dozakhnama is a unique and thought-provoking novel that transcends the boundaries of a simple historical fiction. It uses the concept of hell as a platform to explore larger themes of human existence and the power of literature.
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