Patras Kay Mazameen
Patras Kay Mazameen is a collection of short stories by Patras Bokhari published in 1927. The book contains eleven humorous essays and is considered a milestone in the humour of Urdu literature.
Synopsis
The eleven essays are a combination of humour and literary criticism in the style of social commentary. It is especially known for its humor which starts rights at the beginning of the book. Patras is known for writing informally. His essays create humor in simple daily life situations.The books contains the following essays:
| Original title | English translation |
| Hostel Mein Parhna | Reading in hostel |
| Saveray Jo Kal Aankh Meri Khuli | Yesterday Morning, as my eyes opened |
| Kuttay | Dogs |
| Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitab | The last book of Urdu |
| Mein Aik Miyan Hun | I am a husband |
| Murredpur Ka Pir | Pir of Mureedpur |
| Anjaam Bakhair | Good luck |
| Cinema Ka Ishq | Love for cinema |
| Mabel Aur Mein | Mabel and I |
| Marhoom Ki Yaad Mein | In the memory of deceased |
| Lahore Ka Jugrafiya | Geography of Lahore |