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Critical Perspectives on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Feminism and Diaspora

Critical Perspectives on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Feminism and Diaspora

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Critical Perspectives on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Feminism and Diaspora explores Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's fiction through the lens of feminism and diaspora, featuring critical essays by scholars and two extended interviews with the author. The volume examines Divakaruni's aesthetic of interconnectivity and wholeness, as well as her growth as a novelist of historical, mythic, and political motifs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books


Critical Perspectives on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Feminism and Diaspora delves into the thought-provoking and widely acclaimed works of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. In their captivating and thorough introduction, editors Amritjit Singh and Robin Field examine the profound influence of Divakaruni's personal experiences as a new immigrant and the insights she gained from academic mentors and feminist writers of color on her short stories and novels. This volume comprises twelve critical essays by emerging and established scholars, exploring Divakaruni's distinctive aesthetic of interconnectedness and wholeness as she weaves together generations, races, ethnicities, and nations in her portrayals of the diverse religious and ethnic affiliations within the Indian diaspora. The editors provide a diverse range of critical viewpoints on Divakaruni's evolution as a novelist, exploring her engagement with historical, mythical, and political themes. Additionally, the book features two extended interviews with Divakaruni, offering invaluable insights into her personal inspirations and social concerns. These interviews also reveal her deep affection for South Asian communities and her unwavering artistic independence in response to the expectations of her many South Asian readers.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498556170

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