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India Calling: The Memories of Cornelia Sorabji [Hardcover]

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A pioneering memoir by Cornelia Sorabji, the first woman to study law in India. This candid autobiography chronicles her remarkable life, struggles, and achievements in colonial India.

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India Calling is the compelling autobiography of Cornelia Sorabji, a trailblazing Parsi woman who became the first female law student in India. Published as a hardcover edition by Gyan Publishing House, this memoir offers intimate insights into her extraordinary life during the colonial period.

Through vivid narratives, Sorabji recounts her educational journey, professional challenges, and personal experiences navigating a male-dominated society. Her accounts reveal the cultural complexities of late 19th and early 20th century India, while highlighting her pioneering contributions to women’s rights and legal practice.

The memoir serves as both a historical document and an inspirational narrative, showcasing the determination of a woman who defied societal expectations. Readers will discover how Sorabji advocated for women’s issues, particularly concerning widow remarriage and child marriage, making this an essential read for understanding feminist history in India.

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Author

Cornelia Sorabji

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House

ISBN

9789371691871

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