This book-length poem is set at the time of the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 when thousands of people were killed in civil unrest and millions displaced, with families later split between the two countries. Inspired by family history, Moniza Alvi weaves a deeply personal story of fortitude and courage, as well as of tragic loss, in this powerful work in 20 parts. At the Time of Partition is Moniza Alvi's first new poetry book since her T.S. Eliot Prize-shortlisted collection Europa, published in 2008 at the same time as Split World: Poems 1990-2005. Shortlisted for the 2013 T.S. Eliot Prize, Poetry Book Society Choice.
- ISBN10 1780371195
- ISBN13 9781780371191
- Publish Date 27 March 2014 (first published 21 November 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- Edition New ed.
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 64
- Language English