Mahasweta Devi’s books focussed on making the personal into the political. These 10 literary works by Indian authors follow her tradition.
Literary Fiction
Why Elif Shafak Should Win The Booker Prize 2019
Asha Krishna talks about the politics embedded in Elif Shafak’s latest novel and why it deserves to win the Booker Prize 2019.
How Reading Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar Helped Me Cope With Anxiety
Reading Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar provided Mahima with the tools to cope with her anxiety. Here, she talks about reading and learning from Plath.
Fiction Within Fiction: Interpreting Salman Rushdie’s Quichotte
Salman Rushdie’s Quichotte is a moving work of fiction. Read how Aashmika used metafiction to understand the layers within the novel.
Excerpt: Sara
In this excerpt from ‘Sara’ by Shashi Warrier, the protagonists Junaid and Alice meet each other for the first time at Junaid’s restaurant.
The Politics Of Immigrant Families In Fiction
How books on immigrant families can help us make sense of and appreciate the cast of individuals that make up the complicated spaces within our lives.
12 Books That Talk About The Immigrant Experience In The USA
Immigrant experiences in the USA are not singular. Reading literature of different nationalities helps us understand the diverse voices there.
Excerpt: The Queen Of Jasmine Country
Read this excerpt from Sharanya Manivannan’s ‘The Queen Of The Jasmine Country’, longlisted for the 2019 JCB Prize for Literature.
The Power Of Women’s Testimonies In Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments
How Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Testaments’ moved beyond the individual’s narrative and opted for strength gained in numbers through women’s testimonies.