Still Life and Other Stories

Still Life and Other Stories is the English translation of ten carefully selected stories by Jeelani Bano, accompanied by culturally nuanced footnotes and an introduction. Selected for their thematic originality, creative daring, and formal experimentation, the stories reveal a striking range of women’s inner worlds, creative selves, and expressive voices. The collection aspires to make a meaningful intervention in the history of women’s writing while enriching and democratizing the English literary space. This is also part of Rekhta Foundation's larger initiative to bring Urdu literary masterpieces to English readers.