Phansi - پھانسی

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Author: VICTOR HUGO 
Translator: SAADAT HASSAN MANTO 
Pages: 152 
Year: 2021 
ISBN: 9789696623830 
Categories: WORLD FICTION IN URDU NOVEL WORLDWIDE CLASSICS TRANSLATIONS 

1829 - The novel is first published in French under the title "Le Dernier Jour d'un Condamné" by Gaslin.
1840 - The Last Day of a Condemned in English comes to the fore and spreads its fame throughout the world.
1933 At the request of Bari Alig, Saadat Hassan Manto translated the masterpiece into Urdu and published it from "Urdu Book Stall, Lahore".
2021 - Book Corner from Jhelum, Pakistan composes Nastaliq and publishes a modern edition with introductions and illustrations by the author and translator.

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The famous French international poet, writer and thinker Victor Hugo needs no introduction. He has gained lasting fame with his immortal work "Les Misérables". In fact, the French author was the best expert on human nature in his time (1802-1885). The thing that bothered Hugo so much, the problem that made Hugo sleepless at night, the law that gave his pen a miracle, was the bloody fatwa of the death penalty. To him, the book was the darkest page in the law, which unanimously upheld the death penalty. Hugo calls the death fatwa a betrayal of the justice of the French legislature. Just as Hugo wrote "Les Misérables", inspired by the suffering of the poor, so influenced by the feelings and heart condition within the death penalty convict, he wrote the book "The Last Day of a Condemned Man." Written The style of writing of the book passes through the minds of the readers and becomes imprinted on their hearts. The book is, in fact, an international tragedy. The legislature and those interested in human nature must read this book. I have dressed this masterpiece of Hugo in Urdu. When translating, I had two purposes in mind. First, Hugo's theory of abolition of the death penalty. Secondly, the service of national literature. I may not be able to achieve my latter goal, but I did try. Literature service. I may not be able to achieve my latter goal, but I did try. Literature service. I may not be able to achieve my latter goal, but I did try.

Saadat Hasan Manto


about the author:

Victor Hugo (February 26, 1802 - May 22, 1885) was a French poet, novelist, playwright, and leader of the Romantic movement, considered one of the greatest French writers. Initially, he had a reputation as a poet, but gradually he gained popularity as a novelist and playwright. As a novelist, he rose to prominence in literature. Hugo's father was a general in Napoleon's army. Hugo was 9 years old when he moved to Spain with his father and stayed there for a while. On his return he stayed in Paris. He was educated at the famous Louvre Granny in Paris. He has been interested in poetry and literature since his student days. At the age of seventeen, with the help of some friends, he started a literary magazine called Mohafiz Adab. In 1822 he published his much-loved Odes. The then ruler, Louis XVI, fixed his pension from the court, which made him financially secure Only one was lucky. For many years his poems, novels and plays were published, which led to his great fame and he was elected a member of the French Academy. During this time he continued to take an interest in politics. In 1848 he was elected a member of the Constituent Assembly. When Louis Napoleon became the dictator of France in 1851, Hugo allied himself with his opponents. Napoleon could not stand Hugo's criticism and was deported in 1852. Hugo lived in Brussels for a while, then moved to Jersey, where he eventually settled in Guernsey, where he remained until 1870. During the eighteen years of exile, he tried his hand at every genre of literature, and all his masterpieces, both in poetry and prose, are reminiscent of the same period of exile. His most famous novels include "Les Misérables", "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame",


About some translators:

Saadat Hassan Manto (May 11, 1912 - January 18, 1955) was born in Mouza Sambarala, Ludhiana District. His early education was at home. Apparently, his academic ability was up to the intermediate level of the time, the certificate of which he could get only after failing several examinations, but in spite of this, his academic ability was not less. His various writings suggest that he studied world literature. He was particularly influenced by Russian and French literature. At a time when his mentor Bari Alig was pulling him away from immigration to a degree in journalism, he was the first to introduce Manto to the famous French. Poet and playwright Victor Hugo's "The Last Day of a Condemned Man" Was given to translate into Urdu. According to Bari Alig, it was a hot book. Bari was a communist and, in his claim, entrusted Manto with the task of translating a revolutionary idea of ​​a French revolutionary writer into Urdu. But interestingly, this translation proved to be a major milestone in Manto's creative journey. Manto translated the entire book into Urdu within fifteen days. According to Bari Alig, Hugo was the greatest novelist in the world, so with his advice, Manto read and translated Hugo's work as a textbook. As soon as the book was published, Manto became the author. At Bari's request, he published Hugo's second book, Les Misérables. Wanted to translate, but due to its size, this was not possible, but after that Manto became clearly interested in French literature. At the same time, he also compiled a beautiful French literary number (for September 1935) of the famous literary monthly Humayun. Manto also dressed Hugo's poems in Urdu. After becoming Pakistan, he created the best fiction. These include masterpieces such as Toba Tek Singh, Khol Do, Cold Meat, Smoke, Boo. Many of his legendary collections, sketches and plays were published. He died on January 18, 1955, of alcoholism. Happened He died on January 18, 1955, of alcoholism. Happened He died on January 18, 1955, of alcoholism.