Fortress of the Forgotten Ones by Fahmida Riaz (.ePUB)
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Fortress of the Forgotten Ones by Fahmida Riaz
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Overview: Winner of the Armory Square Prize for South Asian Literature in Translation
In Fortress of the Forgotten Ones, Fahmida Riaz transports readers to fifth-century Ctesiphon, the zenith of the Sasanian Empire, in a brilliant historical novel that blends rich cultural memory with striking political relevance—and feminist leanings.
Set against the backdrop of fire worshippers, Parsi kings, and the ancient Avesta, this ambitious tale follows Mazdak, the first socialist revolutionary in history, as he challenges the power structures of his time, attempting to bring about a more fair and just society. With vivid depictions of the Great Palace of King Qobad, the lands of the White Huns, and the impoverished masses, Riaz delves deep into the forces of history that shaped Mazdak’s quest for social justice.
An iconic and outspoken writer, poet, and activist, Fahmida Riaz (1946–2018) was forced into exile during General Zia-ul-Haq’s dictatorship for her political beliefs. Fortress of the Forgotten Ones is considered her greatest work of fiction, and is a powerful meditation on erasure, cultural identity, and the fight for justice that resonates with our contemporary world.
Translated from the Urdu by Sana R. Chaudhry
Genre: Fiction > General/Classics, Historical
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