Woman at the Window
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Woman at the Window

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Explore the unique portrayal of women in Satyajit Ray’s films, particularly his adaptations of Tagore’s stories, in “Woman at the Window” by Shoma Chatterji. Unlike typical Indian cinema, Ray’s female characters defy stereotypes. This book offers a fresh perspective on his work through the objects surrounding these women, providing insights into gender dynamics and cinematic interpretations. ISBN: 9789351365020

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  • ISBN-13: 9789351365020
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 458 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9351365026
  • Publisher Date: 10 May 2017
  • Height: 215 mm
  • No of Pages: 356
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 140 mm

16 reviews for Woman at the Window

  1. Rachit Porwal –

    A must-read for anyone interested in Indian cinema and gender studies. Chatterji’s writing is captivating and informative.

  2. T Raghu Yagnavalkya –

    This book provides a nuanced understanding of women’s representation in Ray’s films. Highly recommended.

  3. Anmol Jha –

    I had high expectations, but found the book a bit dry. The core ideas are interesting, but the execution lacked some punch.

  4. Shreya Gupta –

    The book offers a different lens through which to view Ray’s films. I did struggle with some of the theoretical concepts presented.

  5. Syed Muneeb Ali –

    Excellent exploration of Ray’s female characters! The object analysis was especially clever and insightful.

  6. Sandhya Kumari –

    While the topic is fascinating, I found the writing style dense and hard to follow at times. Not an easy read.

  7. Harshad Bromania –

    Chatterji’s analysis is thought-provoking, especially the focus on objects. However, it occasionally gets bogged down in academic jargon.

  8. Hardik Gour –

    A fresh look at Ray’s portrayal of women. The connection to Tagore is well explored. It’s a great book.

  9. Anushka Bhargava –

    Insightful analysis, but sometimes repetitive. I enjoyed the discussion of Tagore’s influence on Ray’s female characters.

  10. Shubham Rai –

    Interesting perspective on Ray’s films and his female characters. Some arguments felt a bit stretched, but overall insightful. A worthwhile read for film buffs.

  11. Abhay Kumar Rajak –

    A valuable contribution to film criticism. I particularly liked the exploration of how objects reveal character.

  12. Rishav Ghosh –

    A brilliant examination of gender and cinema in the context of Ray’s adaptations. A very insightful read.

  13. Aayushi Dobhal –

    Good book, but I think it could have benefited from more diverse examples from Ray’s filmography.

  14. Tushar Panja –

    It was a good exploration of Ray’s films and portrayal of women, but I found it difficult to connect with. I was expecting more

  15. Anshu Singh –

    I appreciated the unique approach to analyzing Ray’s work. Some chapters were more engaging than others. Still recommend it.

  16. Ashish Verma –

    Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite capture my attention. The ideas felt a little underdeveloped.

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