India Unravelled

The Representation of Women in Literature and Society

by P V Laxmiprasad

2022346 pages

About the book

Literature is a replica of society in many ways. True to this, this volume of critical essays throws light on Indian women personalities of ancient and modern times – women who have excelled in social, professional, cultural, political, legal and administrative positions. It is a volume of essays at individual sketches, social and literary levels. They are women above religion, race, region and administration. If Nation survives today, it is because of dynamic roles that women play in different spheres of life. This volume becomes a testament of different women in different levels of life. The spirit of the collection is one of uniqueness that women are the real champions of society. Literature just acts as the vehicle of their achievements.