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Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
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Number of Pages
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Book Summary
Discover Sultana’S Dream And Padmarag—A Provocative Pair Of Early 20Th-Century Novellas That Center Women As Catalysts For Social Change. Blending Satire With Utopian Imagination, These Stories Explore Gender, Power, And Justice In A Way That Remains Relevant Today. Ideal For Readers Of Feminist Literature, History, And South Asian Cultural Commentary, This Collection Offers An Empowering, Reflective Reading Experience For Adults And Older Teens Alike.
In Sultana’S Dream, Written In 1905, Readers Are Invited Into Ladyland, A Whimsical But Pointed Utopia Where Women Govern And Men Live In Purdah. The Satire Is Sharp Yet Warm, Entertaining As It Asks Readers To Rethink What Power And Care Look Like In A Just Society.
Padmarag, Published In 1924 And Presented Here In English For The First Time In This Edition, Offers A Deeply Personal, Autobiographical Look At Women’S Emancipation. It Broadens The Conversation To Include Diverse Backgrounds And Critiques Male Oppression While Championing A Universalist Vision Where Women Across Race, Class, And Religion Unite For Self-Improvement And Communal Uplift. Together, These Narratives Reveal An Author Who Wrote With Intelligence, Humor, And A Tireless Commitment To Social Change—An Activist Voice That Continues To Resonate Today.
After Finishing Sultana’S Dream And Padmarag, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Women Imagined And Fought For Change Across Generations. The Stories Invite Empathy, Critical Thinking, And Hope, Fostering A Sense Of Empowerment And A Call To Action For More Inclusive Communities. This Collection Leaves A Lasting Impact By Linking Historical Struggles To Today's Quest For Justice And Equality.
Product Details
Author
Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
228
SKU
9780144000036
ISBN
9780144000036
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
₹ 299