Author: Alladi Uma
Publisher: Katha
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 203
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8187649003
Description
A unique collection of outstanding stories by writers who have focused on women's issues and whose path-breaking vision has altered the Telugu literary scene - in form, style and content.
This collection includes 16 outstanding stories by men and women writers portraying the pain, struggle and triumph of womanhood with compassion, sensitivity and integrity. Representing various aspects concerning women - abortion, rape, dowry, independence, subjugation, domination and prostitution - these stories deal with the dilemmas and problems faced by women, both on the physical and emotional levels.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Matilda
Walking on Hot Coals
Argument
The Promise
Immoral Person
Values
It has Dawned
Bonsai Life
Wings
Surpanakha's Sorrow
Money
Incentive
Politics of Living
One Step
Ayoni
Sooty Kitchen Rag