Train to Pakistan
Train to Pakistan is a historical novel by writer Khushwant Singh, published in 1956. It recounts the Partition of India in August 1947 through the perspective of Mano Majra, a fictional border village.
First edition | |
| Author | Khushwant Singh |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Chatto & Windus |
Publication date | 1956 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 181 |
| ISBN | 0-8371-8226-3 (reissue) |
Instead of depicting the Partition in terms of only the political events surrounding it, Khushwant Singh digs into a deep local focus, providing a human dimension which brings to the event a sense of reality, horror, and believability.
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