Explore the groundbreaking literary legacy of a pivotal Hindi writer, Krishna Sobti. This essential volume by Sukrita Paul Kumar delves into her bold themes, including the Partition’s impact and women’s sexuality, and her masterful use of the Hindi language. Featuring critical essays and translated excerpts from her iconic works, the book illuminates her worldview and role as a ‘counter archive’. Essential for scholars and students of Indian literature, postcolonial studies, and gender studies, it unpacks how her fiction resists dominant narratives and captures the cultural milieu of modern India.