Manto
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An Urdu short-story writer from South Asia known for honest stories about society
- proper noun
- /ˈmɑːn.toʊ/
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Manto
- Saadat Hasan Manto is celebrated for his poignant short stories addressing social injustices in post-colonial India.
Examples
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In his short stories, Manto expertly portrays the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities.
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The literary works of Manto reflect the struggles and complexities of human relationships during times of upheaval.
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Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present Manto the Magnificent, and his lovely assistant, Gypsy!
Surface Forms
Manto main
Etymology
Manto was the pen name of a famous Urdu writer, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the Greek root mant- meaning 'seer' or 'prophet'. That's why the name fits his work, because he 'saw' and wrote about the hard truths of society.
