In the twelve stories of Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Praised for their dry and gentle humour, these portraits of family and community tensions have garnered both censure from conservative quarters as well India's most prestigious literary awards.
'A significant presence in Kannada literature, Banu Mushtaq reveals the varied realities of contemporary women with rare talent and art. Deepa Bhasthi's rich translation captures the original's nuances of voice, context and experience, bringing this important work into English for new readers in India and internationally.' PEN Presents Selection Panel
| ISBN: | 9781916751163 |
| Publication date: | 8th April 2025 |
| Author: | Banu Mushtaq |
| Publisher: | And Other Stories |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 215 pages |
| Primary Genre | Literary Fiction |
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In the twelve stories of Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Praised for their dry and gentle humour, these portraits of family and community tensions have garnered both censure from conservative quarters as well India's most prestigious literary awards.
'A significant presence in Kannada literature, Banu Mushtaq reveals the varied realities of contemporary women with rare talent and art. Deepa Bhasthi's rich translation captures the original's nuances of voice, context and experience, bringing this important work into English for new readers in India and internationally.' PEN Presents Selection Panel
Heart Lamp features in the following genres: Fiction in translation, Literary Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Shorter Reads, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Heart Lamp is available in Paperback
Heart Lamp was written by Banu Mushtaq and published by And Other Stories
Heart Lamp has 215 pages
£13.49
