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Twilight in Delhi
by
Ahmed Ali
The sounds and smells of Delhithe flutter of pigeons' wings, the call to prayer, the scent of jasmine and frying gheecome to life in the novel whose detail E.M. Forster called "new and fascinating" upon its original publication in 1940. Reprinted with a revised introduction by the author, Twilight in Delhi is enacted between two revolutionary momen s of change, depicting
...morePaperback, 200 pages
Published
June 1st 1994
by New Directions Publishing Corporation
(first published 1940)
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Twilight in Delhi is a novel by Ahmed Ali set in the pre-independence era. The main protagonist is Mir Nihal, the head of the household of an upper middle class Muslim family in Delhi. The chapters paint a picture of Delhi of the time, giving a feeling that things were not hurried and moving at a sedate pace. I often felt wanting to get myself transported into that era in order to escape the hustle and bustle of today’s life.
The story revolves around Mir Nihal’s family and Asghar, his youngest s...more
The story revolves around Mir Nihal’s family and Asghar, his youngest s...more
This book has been on my 'To read' list since two years now. William Dalrymple mentioned this book in 'City of Djinns'. Indeed book is a classic - it chronicles the period when last Mughal king had collapsed, his relations reduced to beggars and maids and coronation of King George is about to take place. It is set in part of Delhi - we now know as old Delhi. It chronicles the lives and times of Nihal family. The pigeon flying days, days when people were still learning to get accustomed to foreig...more
Jan 17, 2009
Claire S
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Recommended to Claire by:
Aamir Khan blog
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Ahmed Ali
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Ahmed Ali (1910 in New Delhi – 14 January 1994 in Karachi) was a Pakistani novelist, diplomat and scholar, who was responsible for writing arguably the greatest novel ever written about Delhi. Born in Delhi, India, he was involved in progressive literary movements as a young man. Professor Ahmed Ali was born in Delhi in 1910, and educated at Aligarh and Lucknow universities, standing first-class and first in...more
Gives a panaromic view of the period after the decline of Mughal empire also known as "Dilli ki sham"...as Meer said "Dilli jo ek shehar tha, alam me intekhab..."
**shehar = city, alam me intekhab = selected in the entire world...
**shehar = city, alam me intekhab = selected in the entire world...
Confused as to what is the central idea. Otherwise, it efficiently describes the pre-partition era. A nice blend of history and fiction.
Muslim family at time of British rule. Interesting culture, history, but dull story.
there are patches of brilliance - particularly the descriptions of the hot, dusty days.
Must read for anyone who is in love with Delhi or wants to be
A meandering but beautiful story.
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