The Business of Being Literary
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How South Asian Literature Explores Counter Narratives of Trauma
South Asian literature offers multiple narratives of women's trauma. Through one example, anthropologist Dr. Sarah Pinto explains how literature can provide a framework for people to express their experiences.
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More Than Just Books
How Novels Have Shaped Women’s Understanding of Sex in the Absence of Sex Education
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How Did Vulgar Literature Promote Social Reform in 19th Century Punjab
How was cheap bazaar literature used to spread a reformist message in 19th century Punjab? Dr. Anshu Malhotra, historian, explains.
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Why Did Society Object to Women Reading Novels in 19th Century Bengal?
Why was reading novels considered inappropriate for women in 19th century Bengal Dr. Swati Moitra, cultural studies scholar, explains.
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How Did 19th Century British Literature Depict the Rani of Jhansi?
How did British literature depict the Rani of Jhansi in the 1857 rebellion? Dr. Harleen Singh, gender and sexuality studies scholar, explains.
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Literary Naxals
Poem On Covid19 Corpses in Ganga Is Spreading “Anarchy,” Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Says
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How Did Widows Become Villains in Bengal’s Early Detective Novels?
Why did widows become villains in Bengal's early detective fiction? Dr. Shampa Roy, literary scholar, explains.
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