Intizar Husain has 3 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 5 narrators. The most-rated is Urdu Adab Ki Muntakhib Tehreerain, Vol. 2 [Selected Writings of Urdu Literature, Vol. 2].
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Urdu Adab Ki Muntakhib Tehreerain, Vol. 4 [Selected Writings of Urdu Literature, Vol. 4]
Summary
"Woh jo Devaar ko na Chaat Sakay" Intizar Hussain’s short story resonates with symbolism that is pertinent to a very contemporary reading of the tale. Employing the language of traditional storytelling techniques and folklore, the story demonstrates his versatility and confirms his stature as one of the finest authors of Urdu literature. "Bhabie" Shehnaz (Bhabie) finds solace and comfort in food as she employs it to build a fortress around her fast changing circumstances. Ismat Chughtai’s deft analogies and skilful use of symbolism make this seemingly light hearted and humorous narrative significant for questioning perceptions of the self, beauty and authority. "Pukka Gaana" Zamiruddin Ahmed’s nuanced works are distinct for their unassuming and direct narrative style. His compelling works draw upon themes of social relationships, deception, loss of innocence, domestic estrangement, and the suppressed sexuality of middle-class women. Pukka Gaana revolves around the unusual appearance of a young man in the life of Shabbo. The story is revealed through a series of conversations and monologues by the different characters within the story. Please note: This audiobook is in Urdu.
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Urdu Adab Ki Muntakhib Tehreerain, Vol. 8 [Selected Writings of Urdu Literature, Vol. 8]
Summary
"Kaanta" As a family waits for the imminent death of the patriarch Naseeruddin, personal grudges and resentments emerge, while a distant relative, Jalal, has differing views. "Eid Gah" Little Hamid joins his friends for a trip to the Eid Gah (place for prayers), and ponders over how best to spend his three paisas wisely while his friends buy toys and sweets. "Subh kay Khush Naseeb" Is good fortune a momentary perception? In “Subh kay Khush Naseeb”, passengers aboard a train wonder whether their fortunes have been reversed. "Saaz e Hasti" Bimla grapples with technology that enables her voice to be inexplicably captured on a black disc. Could this miraculous contraption be capable of more wonders? Please note: This audiobook is in Urdu.
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Urdu Adab Ki Muntakhib Tehreerain, Vol. 2 [Selected Writings of Urdu Literature, Vol. 2]
Summary
"Ghalib kay Khutoot" While Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib is considered to be one of the most celebrated poets of Urdu, he is also known as a master of prose, demonstrated through the letters he wrote through his lifetime. His letters were candid, humorous, and a reflection of the times he lived in. He is also known to have initiated a casual and informal approach to letter writing as opposed to the more classical approach that was favoured in his time. "Woh aur Mein" Intizar Hussain’s thoughtful and philosophical short story demonstrates his stature as one of the most distinguished writers of contemporary Urdu literature. "Cheeni Ashtray ki Yaad Mein" The author Mujtaba Husain bemoans the loss of a favourite ashtray which not only offered its ritualistic functions but also served as an indicator of social, political, and economical insights. Mir Baqir Ali (excerpt) In this excerpt, the author Ashraf Suboohi Dehlvi writes about his encounter with Mir Baqir Ali (1850-1928), who is considered the last famous dastaan goh (storyteller). "Chacha Chakkan nay Dhoban ko Kapray Diay" The character Chacha Chakkan is based on Jerome K. Jerome’s character "Uncle Podger". With a temperament exuding self-importance and superiority, Chacha finds himself in all kinds of scrapes in his household. In this episode, a simple task of listing clothes for the laundry is more monumental than he imagines. Please note: This audiobook is in Urdu.
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