Name: Mahasweta Devi (Writer in Context) (en Inglés)
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Author: Radha Chakravarty (Editor)
ISBN: 9780367697761

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Mahasweta Devi (Writer in Context) (en Inglés)

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Taylor & Francis 2023-04-24, New Delhi,

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Radha Chakravarty (Editor)

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Inglés

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9780367697761

Mahasweta Devi (Writer in Context) (en Inglés)

Radha Chakravarty (Editor) (Autor) · Taylor & Francis 2023-04-24, New Delhi, · Tapa Dura

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Mahasweta Devi occupies a singular position in the history of modern Indian literature and world literature. This book engages with Devi's works as a writer-activist who critically explored subaltern subjectivities, the limits of history and the harsh social realities of post-independence India. The volume showcases Devi's oeuvre and versatility through samples of her writing - in translation from the original Bengali-including Jhansir Rani, Hajar Churashir Ma, and Bayen among others. It also looks at the use of language, symbolism, mythic elements and heteroglossia in Devi's exploration of heterogeneous themes such as exploitation, violence, women's subjectivities, depredation of the environment and failures of the nation state. The book analyses translations and adaptations of her work, debates surrounding her activism and politics and critical reception to give readers an overview of the writer's life, influences, achievements and legacy. It highlights the multiple concerns in her writings and argues that the aesthetic aspects of Mahasweta Devi's work form an essential part of her politics. Part of the 'Writer in Context' series, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of Indian literature, Bengali literature, English literature, postcolonial studies, cultural studies, global south studies and translation studies.