Author: ed. Hasan Khalid
Place: India
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year: 2008
Pages: 708
ISBN: 978-0-14-310217-5
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Bombay Stories
Shelf: C5R3
Accession No: B1275
Contents: Introduction Short Stories Drama Sketches Portraits Letters to Uncle Sam Manto on Manto Appendices
Abstract: *Bitter Fruit: The Very Best of Saadat Hasan Manto* is a powerful anthology that captures the provocative genius of Manto, one of South Asia’s most influential writers. Through a mix of short stories, plays, sketches, and portraits, Manto explores themes of identity, class, and sexuality, often challenging societal norms. The collection includes *Letters to Uncle Sam*, Manto’s candid correspondence with the West, and *Manto on Manto*, his personal reflections. Rich in historical and cultural context, this anthology celebrates Manto’s legacy, offering a profound critique of post-colonial India and the human condition in the aftermath of Partition.