Kirdaruna
Author: Orakzai, Sher Wali Khan
Genre: Social Novel
Social novel
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Gul Khan
Author: Taizay, Sher Zaman
Genre: Social Novel
A true reflection of Pashto culture, set firmly in the Pashto environment. Unlike many novels that superficially mention Pashtun elements, this story vividly portrays the Pashtun mountains, valleys, trees, and sweet, wild waters, capturing the authentic lifestyle and spirit of the Pashtuns. The protagonist, Gul Khan Qabsa, embodies the deep connection to the land and its people. This novel offers an honest and grounded portrayal of Pashto life, highlighting both its beauty and hardships, rooted in the Pashtun way of life
Torgham
Author: Karwan, Aziz-Ullah
Genre: Social Novel
Social novel
Mawara
Translated title: The Stranger
Author: Camus, Albert
Genre: Classics
Translated
Story follows Meursault, an indifferent settler in French Algeria, who, weeks after his mother's funeral, kills an unnamed Arab man in Algiers. The story is divided into two parts, presenting Meursault's first-person narrative before and after the killing
Kemyagar
Translated title: The Alchemist
Author: Coelho, Paulo
Genre: Fantasy / Adventure
Translated
Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different - and far more satisfying - than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, following our dreams
Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different - and far more satisfying - than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, following our dreams
Dakati jank
Author: Khatak, Manbnam
Genre: Social Novel
This book delves into the brutal impact of a conflict where people from special houses - trained in unique customs, language, culture, and traditions - are pitted against the Taliban. These individuals, with their distinctive ways of life, are manipulated by powerful forces, leading to a devastating operation designed to eliminate them. Despite being presented under the guise of protecting the greater good, their safety is ignored, and they are subjected to an horrific genocide. Their homes, schools, graves, and leaders are destroyed, leaving them in the shadows of terror. The narrative highlights the cruel irony of a war fought for the interests of power, as those who fight are drawn into the cycle of violence and suffering, finding it increasingly difficult to escape the taste for war
Hemangoi za wai
Author: Zarwaan, Asmat
Genre: Short Stories
Short stories
Horoonki
Author: Muhibullah
Genre: Social Novel
This novel is inspired by the life and tragic death of Mursa, my wife's aunt, who endured unimaginable cruelty during the years of organizational wars. Married to a villager from Syed, Mursa suffered violent abuse from her in-laws, which eventually led to her death. The story is told through the character of Masooma, whose life mirrors Mursa's, though the events are fictionalized to protect the privacy of those involved. The novel portrays not only the personal suffering of Masooma but also parallels it with the broader societal and national struggles of Afghanistan during the tumult of war.
The narrative unfolds in parallel, linking Masooma's personal challenges with the collective suffering of the Afghan people. The story also touches on the life of my close friend, Farid Ahmed Arezo, whose own battle with cancer and subsequent treatment in Germany is woven into the larger fabric of the novel. Through Masooma's struggles and Farid's journey, the novel explores the emotional and societal toll of war, injustice, and survival in a deeply troubled nation
The narrative unfolds in parallel, linking Masooma's personal challenges with the collective suffering of the Afghan people. The story also touches on the life of my close friend, Farid Ahmed Arezo, whose own battle with cancer and subsequent treatment in Germany is woven into the larger fabric of the novel. Through Masooma's struggles and Farid's journey, the novel explores the emotional and societal toll of war, injustice, and survival in a deeply troubled nation
Yoa mor yoa kesa
Author: Atal, Naqib Ahmed
Genre: Short Stories
Translated
Short stories
Zakhmi murghi
Author: Jamal, Sardar
Genre: Short Stories
Short stories
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