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Perspectives on the Architecture and Acquisition of Syntax: Essays in Honor of R. Amritavalli

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

5 out of 5

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Essays In Honor Of Amritavalli: A Literary Legacy

Edited by Susie Tharu and Tejaswini Niranjana

Zubaan, 2023

: 9789391083424

Price: Rs. 1,295

Essays In Honor Of Amritavalli: A Literary Legacy is a collection of essays that explore the life and work of Amritavalli, one of India's most celebrated writers.

Amritavalli was born in 1954 in the village of Nanded, Maharashtra. She began writing in the early 1970s, and her work quickly gained recognition for its powerful and moving portrayal of the lives of Dalit women in India.

Amritavalli's work is often characterized by its use of language, which is both lyrical and raw. She writes about the experiences of Dalit women in India with a deep understanding and empathy, and her work has been praised for its honesty and its ability to give voice to the voiceless.

Amritavalli is also a pioneering feminist writer. Her work challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, and she has been a vocal advocate for the rights of women in India.

Essays In Honor Of Amritavalli: A Literary Legacy brings together a diverse group of scholars and writers to explore the life and work of this important writer. The essays in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including Amritavalli's use of language, her portrayal of Dalit women, and her feminist writing.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Indian literature, feminism, or postcolonialism. It is a valuable addition to the growing body of scholarship on Amritavalli's work, and it will help to ensure that her legacy continues to inspire and challenge readers for years to come.

: Amritavalli: A Literary Legacy
1. Amritavalli's Poetics of Resistance
2. Dalit Women and the Politics of Representation in Amritavalli's Fiction
3. Amritavalli: A Feminist Writer
4. Amritavalli and the Postcolonial Condition
5. Amritavalli's Reception in the West
6. The Legacy of Amritavalli

Contributors

Susie Tharu
Tejaswini Niranjana
Uma Chakravarti
Githa Hariharan
Meenakshi Mukherjee
Sudhir Kakar
Aijaz Ahmad
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

Reviews

"Essays In Honor Of Amritavalli: A Literary Legacy is a timely and important addition to the growing body of scholarship on Amritavalli's work. The essays in this volume offer new and insightful perspectives on her writing, and they will help to ensure that her legacy continues to inspire and challenge readers for years to come."

- Susie Tharu, editor of Women Writing in India: The twentieth century

"Amritavalli is one of the most important writers in India today. Her work is powerful, moving, and essential reading for anyone interested in Indian literature, feminism, or postcolonialism. Essays In Honor Of Amritavalli: A Literary Legacy is a valuable addition to the growing body of scholarship on her work, and it will help to ensure that her legacy continues to inspire and challenge readers for years to come."

- Tejaswini Niranjana, editor of Gender and Caste in India: The intersection of gender and caste

Perspectives on the Architecture and Acquisition of Syntax: Essays in Honor of R. Amritavalli

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

5 out of 5