Pippa Virdee Livres

Focusing on the partition of undivided Punjab, the narrative delves into themes of nostalgia and trauma, intertwining dreams and laments. It examines the complexities of identity and the concept of homeland, offering a poignant exploration of the emotional and cultural impacts of this historical event.

Pippa Virdee considers the history of Pakistan, created as a new nation state in 1947, placing it in the context of the region's four-thousand-year-old pre- colonial heritage. She discusses Pakistan's religion and society, the state and the military, popular culture, language and literature, as well as its relationship with the rest of the world.