The Silence That Speaks: Short Stories by Indian Muslim Women

This anthology showcases 38 short stories by Muslim women from colonial and postcolonial India, challenging cultural essentialism and exploring the diversity of imagined and lived experiences. The stories narrate the spaces that Muslim women inhabit, showcasing their courage, desires, freedom, struggle, and subjectivities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 500 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2022
Publisher: OUP India

This groundbreaking anthology is a remarkable compilation of 38 captivating short stories, drawn from over a century of writing by Muslim women from colonial and postcolonial India. Spanning diverse Indian languages, it showcases a selection of fascinating tales by both celebrated and emerging authors. Additionally, it delves into the depths of early women's journals like Tehzeeb-e-Niswan, Saogat, and Indian Ladies Magazine, uncovering hidden treasures of literary expression. These stories, written in a variety of styles, modes, and forms, challenge cultural essentialism and offer a profound reflection on the diverse range of imagined and lived experiences of Muslim women. Through their narratives, they dismantle various labels, explore the intersections of identities, debunk misconceptions, and showcase the intricate navigation of voices and silences experienced by the authors. Ranging from imaginative geographies to vivid topographies of Muslim ghettos, these powerful stories vividly depict the spaces that Muslim women inhabit, showcasing their courage, desires, freedom, struggles, and myriad subjectivities. This anthology is a testament to the rich and diverse tapestry of Muslim women's literature and serves as a valuable contribution to the understanding and appreciation of their experiences.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 222 x 150 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190132613