Khushwant Singh's novel, "Train to Pakistan", published in 1956, is widely regarded as a seminal work of Partition literature. It portrays the human cost of the Partition and the violence that ensued.

In Manto's story, Toba Tek Singh, a Sikh man, is confined to a mental asylum during the Partition. His desire to return to his ancestral village, which is now in Pakistan, symbolizes his longing for a sense of belonging and inner peace.

Pritam's poem, "Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu", laments the senselessness and devastation caused by the Partition. It emphasizes the futility of war and the need for peace and reconciliation.

The title "Tamas" in Sahni's novel refers to the darkness that enveloped India during the Partition. It captures the sense of despair, chaos, and violence that characterized this period.

Bapsi Sidhwa's novel, "Ice Candy Man", published in 1988, tells the story of a young Parsi girl named Lenny during the Partition. It offers a unique perspective on the events through the eyes of a child.

In Rushdie's novel, Saleem Sinai is born at the exact moment of India's independence, symbolizing his inextricable link to the historical events of the Partition.

Arundhati Roy's short story collection, "Mantostaan", published in 2018, delves into the life and work of Saadat Hasan Manto, focusing on his experiences during the Partition.

In Ghosh's novel, the "shadow lines" represent the physical and emotional boundaries that divide the protagonist's family as a result of the Partition.

Mishra's novel explores the struggle of two young men from different backgrounds as they navigate their personal desires and ambitions amidst the societal expectations and turmoil of the Partition.

Butalia's book focuses on the experiences of women during the Partition, shedding light on the unique challenges and hardships they faced as a result of this historical event.

Attia Hosain's novel, "Partition", published in 1967, tells the story of two families from different religious backgrounds who are affected by the Partition.

In Hyder's novel, the river serves as a powerful symbol of the physical and emotional divide between India and Pakistan created by the Partition.

Chughtai's story explores the protagonist's struggle to reconcile her sexual desires with the societal expectations and taboos surrounding female sexuality, particularly in the context of the Partition.

In Zaheer's novel, the river Teesta serves as a powerful symbol of the physical and emotional divide between India and Pakistan created by the Partition.

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, "The Partition Trilogy", published between 2013 and 2016, explores the long-term consequences of the Partition on the lives of three generations of a Bengali family.