Pakistani literature in Translation Prezi By Doshab Azher Student of Riphah International University Faisalabad

1. Gusse ki NaiGusse ki Nai
FaslFasl
ByBy
Asad Muhammad KhanAsad Muhammad Khan
andand
Harvest of AngerHarvest of Anger
Translated byTranslated by
Aquial IsmailAquial Ismail

2. About the AuthorAbout the Author
 Asad Muhammad Khan was born on NovAsad Muhammad Khan was born on Nov
30,1931 in Bhopal,India.30,1931 in Bhopal,India.
 He is a brilliant prose stylist.He is a brilliant prose stylist.
 He brings his expertise as a script writer toHe brings his expertise as a script writer to
create sparkling dialogues and cinematiccreate sparkling dialogues and cinematic
touch to the unfolding of the story.touch to the unfolding of the story.
 He is probably the first writer in Urdu toHe is probably the first writer in Urdu to
write historical or quasi-historical fiction setwrite historical or quasi-historical fiction set
in the era of thein the era of the PathanPathan KingsKings in the fifteenin the fifteen
and sixteenth century.and sixteenth century.

3. About his WorkAbout his Work
 He has published three collections ofHe has published three collections of
short stories so far:short stories so far:
 ““Khirki bhra Asman”, “Burj-e-Khirki bhra Asman”, “Burj-e-
Khamoshan” and most recently “Gusse kiKhamoshan” and most recently “Gusse ki
nai Fasl”nai Fasl”

4. SettingSetting
 The story of “Harvest of Anger” is set inThe story of “Harvest of Anger” is set in
the era of Sher Shah Suri (1486-1545).the era of Sher Shah Suri (1486-1545).
 Afgan ruler of North India , who defeatedAfgan ruler of North India , who defeated
the Mughal Emperor Humayun.the Mughal Emperor Humayun.

5. CharactersCharacters
 Hafiz Shukrulla Khan : the protagonist,anHafiz Shukrulla Khan : the protagonist,an
educated gentleman ,having thickset musculareducated gentleman ,having thickset muscular
body and he was known in the neighbouringbody and he was known in the neighbouring
villages as a man with a temper ,people use tovillages as a man with a temper ,people use to
call him Hafiz Gainda behind his back.call him Hafiz Gainda behind his back.
 Minor characters: Feroze Isfahani (manager)Minor characters: Feroze Isfahani (manager)
and Mardoozi sect(group of people whoand Mardoozi sect(group of people who
represents urban materialism).represents urban materialism).

6. Short SummaryShort Summary
 Story began when Hafiz leaves his home toStory began when Hafiz leaves his home to
see the face of his beloved King Sher Shahsee the face of his beloved King Sher Shah
Suri.Suri.
 He crosses the Sulaiman Mountain, farawayHe crosses the Sulaiman Mountain, faraway
from Delhi.from Delhi.
 He has listen so many stories from his eldersHe has listen so many stories from his elders
about the Royal court.about the Royal court.
 The story progress like anThe story progress like an ancientancient dastaandastaan ,full,full
of twists and turns which enhance theof twists and turns which enhance the
suspense and interest of reader.suspense and interest of reader.

7. ArgumentsArguments
 The story does not digress from itsThe story does not digress from its
historical details and develops almost likehistorical details and develops almost like
aa BorgesianBorgesian Fable.Fable.
 The author does not interfere with itsThe author does not interfere with its
development.development.
 He does not step inside the narrativeHe does not step inside the narrative
frame to explain or deconstruct it.frame to explain or deconstruct it.

8. ComparisonComparison
 Harvest of Anger is of course a multi-layeredHarvest of Anger is of course a multi-layered
short story with several meanings andshort story with several meanings and
interpretations.interpretations.
 It is good to read it inIt is good to read it in media-infested contextmedia-infested context ofof
our societyour society..
 If the characters of the story had been livingIf the characters of the story had been living
today ,they have come forward to express theirtoday ,they have come forward to express their
anger in any one of the endlessanger in any one of the endless TvTv TalkTalk ShowShow
that we have.that we have.

9. PresentationPresentation
ByBy
Doshab AzharDoshab Azhar