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The volume is a valuable reference for readers interested in Punjabi literary traditions, major writers and the evolution of the language’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is particularly useful for scholars, students, libraries and collectors seeking a substantial English-language reference on Punjabi literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Sant Singh Sekhon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication Year: 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover, cloth bound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 81-7380-021-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Cloth-bound hardcover copy in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"India Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48791598629109,"sku":"930219","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/files\/history_punjabi_lit.png?v=1788293682"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/collections\/rarebookscard_3696d423-abc7-4f00-b44f-d23a43d2bd79.png?v=1787868590","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/collections\/rare-hard-to-find.oembed?page=2","provider":"India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}