The anthology that lies ahead takes you on a journey through the rich tapestry of Indo-Anglian literature, specifically highlighting the portrayal of women by female authors of the genre. This book is an attempt to critically explore and appreciate the literary contributions of these authors, who have effortlessly voiced the myriad experiences of Indian women, their struggles, resilience, and liberation, through their profound narratives. This collection seeks to unravel the layers of womanhood intricately woven by these authors, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, domesticity and rebellion, and despair and hope. Our exploration navigates the diverse dimensions of female existence within the societal constructs that have long defined them. The literary sojourn transcends the remarkable works of eminent authors like Toru Dutt, Kamala Das, Pratibha Roy, Chitra Banerjee Divakurni, and others. Their narratives engage the reader in a vivid exploration of female identities constructed meticulously to challenge age-old norms and societal expectations, thereby enabling women to rightfully claim their space. The underlying objective of this anthology is not merely to delve into a literary dissection of the portrayal of women; rather, it seeks to emphasize the role of literature as a potent tool to redefine the perception of women in the Indo-Anglian literary landscape. The essays in this anthology offer an enriching and multi-dimensional analysis of the evolving identities of women, their continuous struggles, and their indomitable spirit of resilience against societal challenges. As you embark on this enlightening journey, you will encounter multi-dimensional female characters symbolizing the exceptional spirit and strength of Indian women. This anthology thus pays a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of Indo-Anglian literary women and aims at acknowledging and celebrating their significant imprints in literary history. DR. PRIYANKA SINGLA, ASSOC. PROF., GCW, HISAR.

Includes songs by Buddhist nuns, testimonies of medieval rebel poets and court historians, and the voices of more than 60 other writers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Among the diverse selections are a rare early essay by an untouchable woman; an account by the first feminist historian; and a selection from the first novel written in English by an Indian woman.

Reflecting the continuing interest in the diaspora and transnationalism, this collection of critical essays is located at the intersection of gender and diaspora studies, exploring the multiple ways in which the literature of the Indian diaspora negotiates, interprets and performs gender within established and emerging ethnic spaces. Based on current theories of diaspora, as well as feminist and queer studies, this collection focuses on close textual interpretation framed by cultural and literary theory. Targeted at both academic and general readers interested in gender and diaspora, as well as Indian literature, this collection is an eclectic selection of works by both established academics and emerging scholars from different parts of the world and with diverse backgrounds. It brings together multiple approaches to the predicament of belonging and the creation of identities, while showcasing the range and depth of the Indian diaspora and the diversity of its literary productions.

First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This truly monumental work maps the literature of women's studies, covering thousands of titles and Web sites in 19 subject areas published between 1985 and 1999. Intended as a reference and collection development tool, this bibliography provides a guide for women's studies information for each title along with a detailed, often evaluative review. The annotations summarize each work's content, its importance or contribution to women's studies, and its relationship to other titles on the subject. Core titles and titles that are out of print are noted, and reviews indicate which titles are appropriate as texts or supplemental texts. This definitive guide to the literature of women's studies is a must-purchase for academic libraries that support women's studies programs, and it is a useful addition to any academic or public library that endeavors to represent the field. A team of subject specialists has taken on the immense task of documenting publications in the area of women's studies in the last decades of the 20th century. The result is this truly monumental work, which maps the field, covering thousands of titles and Web sites in 19 subject areas published between 1985 and 1999. Intended as a reference and collection development tool, this bibliography provides a guide for women's studies information for each title along with a detailed, often evaluative review. The annotations summarize each work's content, its importance or contribution to women's studies, and its relationship to other titles on the subject. Most reviews cite and describe similar and contrasting titles, substantially extending the coverage. Core titles and titles that are out of print are noted, and reviews indicate which titles are appropriate as texts or supplemental texts. Taking up where the previous volume by Loeb, Searing, and Stineman left off, this is the definitive guide to the literature of women's studies. It is a must purchase for academic libraries that support women's studies programs; and a welcome addition to any academic or public library that endeavors to represent the field.

In this volume of writings from Bangla and Urdu literature, editors Rakhshanda Jalil and Debjani Sengupta raise issues of language, identity, nationhood and varied aspects of feminism and women's writings in the Indian subcontinent. Both the languages have lived a life across political borders and are spoken, read and loved by people across diverse geographical sites, including a large diaspora. They have had an afterlife after 1947 that helped them to refashion their cultural spheres in a divided land. Women's Writings from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh brings these languages together, to speak to each other and to showcase their strengths. By creating a platform for contemporary literary works, especially by women, it provides a new, radical view of the ways in which these languages have shaped women's creative universes.

Volume one of this two volume set focuses on lesbian history and culture, beginning in 1869, when the study of homosexuality was said to have begun with the establishment of sexology. It is intended as a reference for students and scholars in many fields, as well as the general public.