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Indira Goswami

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Description:It raised eyebrows and caused debate when it was published. A groundbreaking book by one of India’s greatest literary luminaries. Published in 1976, The Blue-Necked God is one of acclaimed author Indira Goswami’s early novels and the first time that an Indian writer highlighted the exploitation and poverty of widows, dumped in a ‘sacred’ city to eke out their days in prayer by uncaring, callous families under the guise of religious sanction and tradition. Controversial when it was first published for its subject matter, and exhilarating for its inventive structure, this amazing narrative combined fact and fiction, autobiography and reflection into a fascinating mix as Goswami tried to depict the confusion and the mental agony she herself experienced after the death of her husband through her character Saudamini. The physical, emotional, financial deprivation faced by the young widow has been woven into a perceptive text that drew on the author’s own research and experiences as she roamed the streets of Vrindavan and exposed, for the first time, the uglier side of the city and its traditions.‘Indira Goswami is one of the pre-eminent literary figures in India and a woman of remarkable courage and conviction... She has also been an important voice in championing women’s causes, and has done much to highlight the plight of widows. [She] is one of those rare figures whose achievements as a writer are closely paralleled by their accomplishments as a social and political activist.’ - Amitav GhoshWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Blue-Necked God. To get started finding The Blue-Necked God, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 139

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Zubaan Books

Release: 2014

ISBN: 938307423X

Description: It raised eyebrows and caused debate when it was published. A groundbreaking book by one of India’s greatest literary luminaries. Published in 1976, The Blue-Necked God is one of acclaimed author Indira Goswami’s early novels and the first time that an Indian writer highlighted the exploitation and poverty of widows, dumped in a ‘sacred’ city to eke out their days in prayer by uncaring, callous families under the guise of religious sanction and tradition. Controversial when it was first published for its subject matter, and exhilarating for its inventive structure, this amazing narrative combined fact and fiction, autobiography and reflection into a fascinating mix as Goswami tried to depict the confusion and the mental agony she herself experienced after the death of her husband through her character Saudamini. The physical, emotional, financial deprivation faced by the young widow has been woven into a perceptive text that drew on the author’s own research and experiences as she roamed the streets of Vrindavan and exposed, for the first time, the uglier side of the city and its traditions.‘Indira Goswami is one of the pre-eminent literary figures in India and a woman of remarkable courage and conviction... She has also been an important voice in championing women’s causes, and has done much to highlight the plight of widows. [She] is one of those rare figures whose achievements as a writer are closely paralleled by their accomplishments as a social and political activist.’ - Amitav GhoshWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Blue-Necked God. To get started finding The Blue-Necked God, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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