Saadat Hasan Manto has 5 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators. The most-rated is 21 Kahaniyan Manto [21 Manto Stories].
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Urdu Adab Ki Muntakhib Tehreerain, Vol. 5 [Selected Writings of Urdu Literature, Vol. 5]
Summary
"Vehshi" Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi expounds upon perceptions and prejudices about class through the strong willed and determined protagonist, a peasant woman who undertakes a bus journey in Lahore. "Phir Wohi Eid" Shaukat Thanvi was a prolific writer and his works include collections of short stories, humorous essays, plays, and novels. His works represent his ironic outlook on life. In this humorous story, the author tries to devise schemes to avoid the expenses attached to the ritual of Eid. "Kahin Yeh Purvai Tau Nahin" The author Altaf Fatima addresses the trauma of Partition by dwelling on memories of childhood, and her endearing friendship with the Brahmin boy Robby Dutt. "Ishqiya Kahaani" Saadat Hasan Manto aims to fulfil the wish of his listeners by writing a love story. This first-person narrative carries a light tone in introducing the romantic aspirations of his friend Jamil, until the two friends realise the seriousness of a matter they overlooked. Please note: This audiobook is in Urdu.
©2019 Urdu Studio (P)2019 Urdu Studio
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Boo Aur Anya Kahaniyan [Bu and Other Stories]
Summary
"If you find my stories obscene or filthy, then the society you are living in is obscene and dirty", once said Manto. While Manto was time and again accused of obscenity, his stories, however, addressed several social issues. With his astute understanding of the complexity of human nature and his ability to write gripping stories, Manto was considered one of the most powerful voices of his time. This collection brings together some of Manto's most popular stories including "Blouse", "Shikari Auratein", and "Janaki." Please note: This audiobook is in Hindi.
©2016 Rajpal & Sons (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
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Urdu Adab Ki Muntakhib Tehreerain, Vol. 7 [Selected Writings of Urdu Literature, Vol. 7]
Summary
"Khaana Vazir" This account is a character sketch of an old employee of the author's household. Vazir's antics, eccentric nature and peculiarities made him a memorable figure in Naiyer Masud's imagination. "Jul Kuukri" Bhai Abba is unable to recognise his wife's and daughter Atto's resistance to his rich relatives and their discriminatory behaviour during a family wedding. "Chauthi ka Jora" Kubra's mother's reputation as a skilled crafter of bridal clothes is paralleled by her yearning to secure a suitable groom for her daughter, Kubra. Hopes run high when her nephew Rahat arrives as a houseguest. "Gurmukh Singh ki Vasiyat" Set during Partition, Manto’s short story draws a silent and chilling picture of the circumstances of one family as it finds itself isolated in increasingly troubled times. Please note: This audiobook is in Urdu.
©2019 Urdu Studio (P)2019 Urdu Studio
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Syahhashiye Aur Anya Kahaniyan [Syllabus and Other Stories]
Summary
‘If you find my stories obscene or filthy, then the society you are living in is obscene and dirty,’ once said Manto. While Manto was time and again accused of obscenity, his stories addressed several social issues. With his astute understanding of the complexity of human nature and his ability to write griping stories, Manto was considered one of the most powerful voices of his time. This collection brings together some of Manto's finest stories including 'Chor', 'Mausam ki Shararat' and 'Paseena'. Please note: This audiobook is in Hindi.
©2016 Rajpal & Sons (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
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21 Kahaniyan Manto [21 Manto Stories]
Summary
Urdu bhaasha ke prakhyaat kahaaneekaar Saaadat hasan Manto vishv katha sahitya kaa ek aisa naam hai, jisase sahitya kee samajh aur prem rakhne vaala pratyek paathak parichit hai. Manto ne apane jeevan kaal mein samaaj kee jis gandagee aur ghinaunepan kaa anubhav kiya tatha jindagee ke jahar ko mahasoos kiya, use hee apnee kahaaniyon mein utaara. Manto kee kahaaniyaan ek arth mein manovaigyaanik sansanee paida karne vaalee kahaaniyaan hain. Ismein samaaj ke dalit, utpeedit logon kee majbooriyon va unke dukh-dard ko pooree eemaandaaree se ukerane kee koshish kee gayee hai. Unake varnan se jo dhvani nikaltee hai, vah asaadhaaran roop se jeene-marne kee kala aur in donon ke beech sangharsh ko vyakt kartee hai. Unkee kahaaniyon ke mukhy paatr ve yaatana bhogtee aatmaayen hai jo kamjor jism lekar bhee apne phaulaadee iraadon ke bal-boote par kattar sampradaayvaad ke khilaaf ladtee hain. Manto kee 21 sarvashreshth kahaaniyaan mein unkee shreshth kahaaniyon ko chunane kee koshish kee gayee hai jo duniya kee vibhinn bhaashaon mein anudit huee hain. Aasha hai ki yah sanklan paathakon ko behad pasand aaega. Please note: This audiobook is in Hindi.
©1993 Diamond Pocket Books Pvt. Ltd. (P)2021 Audible, Inc.