| Author: |
Abdul Basit Haqqani |
| Publisher: |
Vanguard |
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Description:
"Abdul Basit Haqqani's world of imagination is an ill-smelling Hades where slimy creatures slither amid fumes of eternal, predetermined damnation. The farting Pir of Khaccharwaaley exerts his oily loins to give birth to a monkey and a bearded monstrosity named Gumsum; another product of his plentiful sperm is the son of the feudal lord, Malik Sahib, who marries the daughter of another semi-divine feudal lord, Shah Sahib, his bridal night copulation smelling of cow dung.
Malik Sahib becomes the Prime Minister with the help of General Shamsheer-O-Sanaa' Awwal whose ace civil servant inducts his class-fellow Justice Ibnulwaqat into the feudal landscape where Molvi Fitna shares the spoils of lust masqueranding as religion with Allama Fasad Baidard Sharpasand- while engineer Baikar Mistry goes on building roads that peel off like onions. The citizens of Kaccharwaley are welcome to read the novel as allegory." Khaled Ahmed (The Friday Times)
| DesiStore # |
PBH00915 |
| Pages |
489 |
| Weight (kg) |
0.71 |
| Weight (lbs) |
1.80 |
| Dimensions: |
22x14x3cm |
| HB/PB |
Hard Back |
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Reviews:
"Abdul Basit Haqqani's 'Papio' is a fascinating tale of fantasy and reality in South Asia. The author's style, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, sometimes not, is compelling. His characters wallow in superstition, abound in courage, and reflect the whole range of human emotion. 'Papio', the title character, a clever talking ape, is unforgettable. Kulsoom, his young girl accomplice, is memorable for her practical nobility. The ending of the story is explosive."
James W. Spain (Author of 'The Way of the Pathans' and 'Pathans of the Latter Day')
"'Papio' tells a familiar tale with a difference. Abdul Basit Haqqani has produced a penetrating commentary on various forms of distorted human nature. 'Papio', the missing link, is an enigma and Kulsoom, the captive maiden is the wondering eye in an unheeding world which is portrayed as the scenario of a low comedy."
Gilani Kamran, Professor Emeritus of English Literature.
" 'Papio' is witty, allusive in the very best sense of the word, superbly paced, and wise. It would be a tragedy if it does not reach an audience larger than the self-regarding circles of "Commonwealth" or "Third World Literature"."
Khwaja Shahid Hosain (Author of 'First Voices')
Papio
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