Qurratulain Hyder

Qurratulain Hyder

The Grand Dame of Urdu Literature

Qurratulain Hyder was the most celebrated Urdu novelist of the 20th century. Her work is characterized by its historical depth, spanning thousands of years, and her mastery of the stream-of-consciousness technique. She received the Jnanpith Award and the Sahitya Akademi Award for her unparalleled contributions to fiction.

Complete Novels & Novellas

1. Mere Bhi Sanam Khanay

4.5 • Published 1949

2. Safina-e-Gham-e-Dil

4.4 • Published 1952

3. Aag Ka Darya

5.0 • Published 1959

4. Kar-e-Jahan Daraz Hai

4.9 • Published 1978

5. Akhir-e-Shab Ke Humsafar

4.7 • Published 1979

6. Gardish-e-Rang-e-Chaman

4.8 • Published 1987

7. Chandni Begum

4.6 • Published 1990

8. Sita Haran

4.5 • Published 1968

9. Chai Ke Bagh

4.3 • Published 1965

10. Dilruba

4.4 • Published 1965

11. Housing Society

4.2 • Published 1965