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The Tale of the Missing Man presents a nuanced portrait of a Muslim man's struggle in the aftermath of the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. Zamir Ahmad Khan lives in a state of alienation and guilt, grappling with postmodern anxiety that resists easy diagnosis. As his wife departs, he turns inward, revisiting memories of his childhood, his craft as a writer, ill-fated relationships, and the city of Bhopal. Through these reflections, Zamir attempts to untangle the web of lies—both those of others and the truths he has constructed—while weaving new narratives in an effort to discover meaning and stability in a rapidly changing world.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Mañzūra Ehateśāma
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