This anthology brings together twenty of the most memorable Urdu short stories in a distinctive selection of acclaimed authors who range from
the earliest stalwarts to the most renowned contemporary writers of Urdu literature. The stories have been selected for their literary merit as well
as their appeal to general readers. At least two of the authors (Zaheer Babar and Hayatullah Ansari) included in this collection have been neglected
by other anthologists and translators, although, their work is indisputably of classic stature.