• ISBN13: 9789391050733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: History
• Publisher: Oxford UP
• Publisher Imprint: Oxford UP
• Publication Date: December 10, 2023
• Pages: 272
• Original Price: INR 1295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 490 grams

It has been more than seventy-six years since the Partition of the Indian Subcontinent, but for those who lived through the phase, the memories remain as fresh as ever. Based on interviews of the 'Partition Generation' living across borders (India and Pakistan), 'The Speaking Window: Tales from a Bloodied Timeline' aims to bring together narratives from the generation that would soon be completely lost to time. With its beginnings in a Facebook page called 'Bolti Khidki: The Speaking Window', now being conceptualized as a book, is an important work, based on the premise that people are humane in their natural state; that among the stories of bloodshed and rape that the Partition is most remembered for, there are also stories of religious tolerance and mutual respect. There are also numerous cases of people being given shelter amidst all the carnage that took place, by those belonging to various faiths. This book captures not just memories, but also the resilience of those who suffered and emerged stronger.

SANDEEP DUTT is an explorer and storyteller who has dedicated himself to capturing the varied narratives of life. He is an avid traveller, an artist, and a lover of music and poetry.
FAISAL HAYAT is a passionate journalist with a Master's degree in Media Science. When he is not reporting on the latest news, he can be found writing poetry or advocating for animal rights.
RITIKA is a cyber-security instructor and a writer with a passion for storytelling. She is committed to creating thought-provoking works that inspire readers to see the world through a different lens.