Quote by: Qurratulain Hyder

The Mississippi and its paddle boats, and the rivers of Bengal and their gleaming steamers evoked a similar atmosphere of romance, of long, song-filled voyages, high winds and lonely sunsets.


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Author Bio


  • NameQurratulain Hyder
  • DescriptionIndian writer and academic
  • BornJanuary 20, 1927
  • DiedAugust 21, 2007
  • CountryIndia
  • ProfessionLinguist; Writer; Translator
  • AwardsPadma Shri; Sahitya Akademi Award; Padma Bhushan