A Pair of Jeans
This study guide will help you analyze the short story “A Pair of Jeans” (1998) by Qaisra Shahraz. You can also find a summary of the text, as well as inspiration for interpreting it and putting it into perspective.
Qaisra Shahraz (b.1958) is a British-Pakistani writer and journalist. She was born in Pakistan and lives in Manchester, England. She has written several novels and short stories. The short story “A Pair of Jeans” was her literary debut, originally published in 1998. It was later included in the short story collection of the same name, published in 2013.
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