The Season of Love, Bitter Almonds and Delayed Rains

The Season of Love, Bitter Almonds and Delayed Rains

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The Season of Love, Bitter Almonds and Delayed Rains

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Mazhar ul Islam, a writer and folklorist, is one of the most original literary voices to emerge in contemporary Pakistan. His short stories mark the beginning of a new tradition in Urdu prose of the subcontinent. Combining the skills of an alchemist with the brush strokes of a painter and the composition of a musician, Mazhar ul Islam's unique stories weave together themes of love, pain, ecstasy, separation and death. His technique transforms the reader's world in magical, moving ways and is imbued with a deep compassion for its characters who are searching for pure love.His works have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian, English and several South Asian languages.

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Published January 1, 2012
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Mazhar Ul Islam Tr. Christopher Shackle writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Mazhar Ul Islam Tr. Christopher Shackle lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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