Train To Pakistan (PB)
Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan' unveils a heartrending account of the profound human toll exacted by the partition of India in 1947. Set against the backdrop of the imagined village of Mano Majra, this poignant narrative skillfully conveys the fabric of communal unity torn asunder by turbulent external forces during one of the most chaotic epochs in contemporary Indian chronicles. Singh intricately weaves the personal sorrows and ethical quandaries encountered by his characters, such as Juggut—a local renegade—and Iqbal, a reformer educated in the West, as they maneuver through the tempest of sectarian strife. Through a captivating romance that transcends entrenched religious divides, the writer illustrates the emotional upheaval faced by everyday individuals ensnared in the maelstrom of political discord. 'Train to Pakistan' emerges as a compelling homage to the resilience of the human spirit, providing a profoundly moving and perceptive delve into India's historical narrative that transcends superficial socio-political examinations.
- Author: Singh Khushwant
- Publisher: Penguin; 1st edition (1 January 2009); Penguin India
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 978-0143065883
- Pages: 192 pages