Unlock the profound connections between gender and literary engagement. This collection expertly bridges feminist criticism and reader-response theory, exploring how readers, texts, and cultural contexts intertwine. Discover how gender shapes interpretation and asserts women’s unique rights to read and be read. Essential for students and scholars of literature, gender studies, and critical theory in India, this book offers nuanced perspectives on the sociology of reading, making it a vital addition to academic and personal libraries seeking deeper literary understanding.