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Rivers of Thirst presents the powerful narratives of Joginder Paul, whose writing was profoundly shaped by his experiences during the 1947 Partition. This collection, translated for the first time from Urdu to English, explores themes of displacement, identity, and belonging, revealing how trauma echoes across generations. These stories explore the struggles of its characters, who refuse to relinquish their memories of undivided Punjab.

 

About the Author

Joginder Paul (1925-2016) published numerous Urdu short story collections and novels, including Ek Boond Lahoo ki (1964) and Nadeed (1983). His numerous awards include the SAARC Lifetime Award & the Iqbal Samman.

Sukrita Paul Kumar is an author, poet and translator, and the guest editor of Indian Literature (Sahitya Akademi) since 2022.

Rushaan Kumar, associate professor, Feminist and Gender Studies, Colorado College, USA, is founder director of the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project.

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  • ISBN: 9789354479021
  • Author: Joginder Paul
  • Publisher: Speaking Tiger
  • Pages: 256
  • Format: Paperback
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Rivers of Thirst presents the powerful narratives of Joginder Paul, whose writing was profoundly shaped by his experiences during the 1947 Partition. This collection, translated for the first time from Urdu to English, explores themes of displacement, identity, and belonging, revealing how trauma echoes across generations. These stories explore the struggles of its characters, who refuse to relinquish their memories of undivided Punjab.

 

About the Author

Joginder Paul (1925-2016) published numerous Urdu short story collections and novels, including Ek Boond Lahoo ki (1964) and Nadeed (1983). His numerous awards include the SAARC Lifetime Award & the Iqbal Samman.

Sukrita Paul Kumar is an author, poet and translator, and the guest editor of Indian Literature (Sahitya Akademi) since 2022.

Rushaan Kumar, associate professor, Feminist and Gender Studies, Colorado College, USA, is founder director of the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ Oral History Project.

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