New York, N.Y. — For centuries, cultural salons have served as hubs for the arts, offering aficionados opportunities to deepen their understanding of the world.
This tradition continues in collaboration with Vlada von Shats, proprietor of the Russian Samovar—a venue that supports Ukraine in its fight against tyranny while celebrating cultural unity.
Mumtaz Hussain, a New York-based avant garde Pakistani American playwright clinched the International Impact Book Award for his English book Portrait in Words. This prestigious accolade, bestowed upon him in 2024, represents a monumental triumph for Pakistani literature on the global platform
In this collection of short stories, Mumtaz Hussain delves into a diverse range of thought-provoking themes.
Through the art of storytelling, he explores the intricacies of human experiences, from the profound influence of painting to the complexities of faith and extremism.
Delving into the depths of the mind, he unravels the mysteries of sexuality and its interplay with the human psyche. Moreover, he examines the clash of cultures and civilizations, shedding light on the challenges of coexistence.
Among these tales, Mumtaz Hussain explores the nuances of same-gender love and the pursuit of self-pleasure, offering a captivating journey into the various dimensions of human existence.
Winner of the International Impact Book Award.
Portrait in Words (July 26, 2023) ©2023 Mumtaz Hussain
Hussain clinched the International Impact Book Award for his English book Portrait in Words. This prestigious accolade, bestowed upon him in 2024, represents a monumental triumph for Pakistani literature on the global platform
Mumtaz Hussain‘s Portrait in Words has also been published in The Stewardship Report.
- Chapter 1 | The Barking Crow
- Chapter 2 | When the Rain Shines through the Sunlight
- Chapter 3 | Her Resplendent Face
- Chapter 4 | Enigmatic Mumtaz
- Chapter 5 | Mona Lisa of Bones and Flesh
- Chapter 6 | The Death of Life
- Chapter 7 | His Master’s Voice
- Chapter 8 | Half Shut Eye Wisdom
- Chapter 9 | The Bride of God
- Chapter 10 | The Fragile Mountains and the Flowing Moonlight
- Chapter 11 | Adam’s Rib
- Chapter 12 | Godly Bastard
- Chapter 13 | Poppy cultivated in Heaven
- Chapter 14 | Virus Bomb
Portrait in Words is available on Amazon’s Audible, narrated by Scott LeCote (4 hrs and 36 mins). Order here.
Mumtaz Hussain in the News
- Historic Win for Pakistani-American Author, Mumtaz Hussain, at International Impact Book Awards (April 13, 2024)
- Pakistani Mumtaz Hussain Bags 2024 International Impact Book Award (April 23, 2024)
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TAGS: Challenges Of Coexistence, Civilization, Clash Of Cultures, Cultural Conflict, Extremism, Faith, Human Existence, Human Experience, International Impact Book Award, LGBTQ+, Mumtaz Hussain, Painting, Pakistan, Pakistani American, Portrait In Words, Same-Gender Love, Self-Pleasure, Sexuality, Short Stories, South Asian Literature, Storytelling
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