The Slate of Life - by Laura Kalpakian (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This sequel to <i>Truth Tales</i> contains ten stories by ten of the most renowned and inventive writers of India, translated from nine different languages. Rich in regional flavor, each story offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of Indian women, from the passionate political commitment of a freedom fighter to the struggle of a temple sweeper's struggle to survive with dignity.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>These stories are dense with those customs, manners, and objects that usually remain locked within regional languages. --<strong><em>New York Review of Books</strong></em> <p/>At turns witty, poignant, intense, joyous, this anthology reveals that women's struggle for power and autonomy is a universal urge. --<strong><em>New Directions for Women</strong></em> <p/>The stories. . . evoke a vibrant society and people worth the encounter. A welcome addition to our knowledge of the subcontinent. --<strong><em>Kirkus</strong></em><br><br>
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