Marg-e-Anboh: Ek Mutala by Musharraf Alam Zauqi

“Marg-e-Anboh: Ek Mutala” (Marg-e-Anboh: A Study), which is a critical analysis and companion to the monumental Urdu novel Marg-e-Anboh by the renowned author Musharraf Alam Zauqi.

The original novel is a groundbreaking work in Urdu literature, often described as a “dystopian masterpiece.” It explores the harrowing themes of the Holocaust (as indicated by the Greek word Olo-kauston on the inner cover) while drawing chilling parallels to contemporary socio-political shifts, religious extremism, and the marginalization of minorities in South Asia.

This specific volume, edited by Javed Akhtar Zaki Khan, serves as a comprehensive guide for readers. It features critical essays, scholarly reviews, and deep dives into Zauqi’s narrative techniques. It helps the reader navigate the complex metaphors of fear, state surveillance, and the “mass death” suggested by the title. For anyone looking to understand the philosophical and historical layers of Zauqi’s warning to humanity, this study is an essential resource.