Aashaa (Short Stories by Indian Women)
Publisher: Star Publications Pvt. Ltd.
• Author: Divya Mathur
• Language: English
• Edition: 2003
• Pages: 287
• Cover: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 530 gm
• ISBN / SKU: 8176500755
Product Description:
Aashaa is a remarkable collection of short stories by Indian women, edited by Divya Mathur, celebrating the depth and diversity of women’s experiences. The title, meaning hope, justice, and righteousness, aptly reflects the essence of the stories within. Spanning rural villages and bustling cities, the narratives explore familial bonds, societal expectations, personal freedom, love, grief, and resilience, often through vivid dialogue and rich description. Each story carries a distinct feminine perspective, whether through a mother-child relationship, the struggles of women navigating life and death, or the subtleties of everyday joys and sorrows. Divya Mathur, an accomplished editor, poet, and cultural advocate, brings together voices that are both authentic and thought-provoking. This collection is ideal for readers who appreciate literary fiction that examines human emotions and social realities through the lens of Indian women, offering profound insights into their world.
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Publisher: Star Publications Pvt. Ltd.
• Author: Divya Mathur
• Language: English
• Edition: 2003
• Pages: 287
• Cover: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 530 gm
• ISBN / SKU: 8176500755
Product Description:
Aashaa is a remarkable collection of short stories by Indian women, edited by Divya Mathur, celebrating the depth and diversity of women’s experiences. The title, meaning hope, justice, and righteousness, aptly reflects the essence of the stories within. Spanning rural villages and bustling cities, the narratives explore familial bonds, societal expectations, personal freedom, love, grief, and resilience, often through vivid dialogue and rich description. Each story carries a distinct feminine perspective, whether through a mother-child relationship, the struggles of women navigating life and death, or the subtleties of everyday joys and sorrows. Divya Mathur, an accomplished editor, poet, and cultural advocate, brings together voices that are both authentic and thought-provoking. This collection is ideal for readers who appreciate literary fiction that examines human emotions and social realities through the lens of Indian women, offering profound insights into their world.
