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Womanwritingmanreading

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“Womanwriting = Manreading?” explores the vibrant Malayalam literary scene and its critiques of patriarchy. J. Devika examines how women writers challenged the male-dominated literary world, raising crucial questions about gender and power in 20th-century Kerala, India. ISBN: 9780143063247

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780143063247
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Spine Width: 0 mm
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0143063243
  • Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 700 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

15 reviews for Womanwritingmanreading

  1. Pratyush Pandey

    Fascinating insights into the Kerala literary scene. A bit repetitive in places, but a worthwhile read. Examines patriarchy.

  2. Gyan Chandra Tiwari

    This book offers a valuable perspective on Malayalam literature. A bit too focused on theory for my taste. Still insightful.

  3. Deepak Krishnan V

    An important contribution to feminist literary criticism. I wish it had more accessible language for non-academics. Explores key themes.

  4. Rhea Louis

    I found this book a bit slow to get into, but the arguments are compelling. Good discussion on power.

  5. Hafis Shajahan

    Insightful and well-researched. It could have benefitted from a stronger narrative flow. Explores the vibrant Malayalam literary scene.

  6. Harsh Raj Singh

    Devika’s work is both scholarly and accessible. A great introduction to the topic. Deep dive on male dominance and literary contribution.

  7. Sreya Ghosh

    The book gave a good insight into the challenges faced by women writers. It can be a tough read, but rewarding.

  8. Narasimha Nadh S

    Devika’s analysis is sharp and engaging. A bit academic at times, but worth the effort. Sheds light on the contribution of women writers.

  9. Gauraang Gupta

    I found the book a bit dense, but the content was thought-provoking and important. Challenges the male-dominated literary world.

  10. Khushi Chandani

    This book provided great insights. However, it could be more engaging to non-academic readers. Sheds light on important themes.

  11. Akash Kaushal

    I appreciated the historical context. The writing was a little dry at times. Good exploration of gender roles.

  12. Vanshika Rathi

    A must-read for anyone interested in feminist literary criticism. Dense but informative. Analysis of Kerala’s literary scene.

  13. Siddarth Rana

    A thought-provoking look at gender dynamics in Malayalam literature. Some parts were dense, but overall insightful. Explores interesting perspectives on gender.

  14. Ravneet Singh

    Interesting analysis of gender and power dynamics. Some chapters were more engaging than others. Raises questions about the literary world.

  15. Shashank

    The arguments were sometimes a little hard to follow. Overall, it has many valuable contributions. Raises valid points on power.

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