Daughters of Kerala: Twenty-Five Short Stories by Award-Winning Authors
Achamma C. Chandersekaran$15.26
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Kerala, one of the smallest states in India, is located in the country's southwest corner. Known for its great beauty, religious diversity, and zero population growth, the region also boasts an exceptionally high literacy rate--reportedly above 91 percent--resulting in a large readership for books, journals, and newspapers. The quality of Kerala's literary production is very high, and this anthology represents some of its best short stories.
Though educated and enterprising, women from this area face the same problems as women the world over. The stories in this collection explore their lives, giving readers everywhere a greater understanding of what it means to be a daughter of Kerala.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hats Off Books
Published: 10/28/2004
ISBN: 9781587363771
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d