Public Women in British India: Icons and the Urban Stage
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Public Women in British India: Icons and the Urban Stage

SKU: 9781138363632

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Explore the captivating world of stage actresses in British India, a pivotal era for women’s evolving roles. Bhattacharya’s insightful study delves into Calcutta’s urban stage, bringing to life the complexities of ‘acting women’ as artists and social subjects. Richly researched, it examines their journeys amidst intense debates on femininity, education, and livelihood. Discover how these women navigated identities as professionals and colonial subjects, challenging norms and embodying the ‘new woman’ of their time. Essential for understanding the nuanced social history and cultural dynamism of colonial India.

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