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Zeenath Sajida
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Number of Pages
224
Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
The Deccan Sun: Essays And Stories is a curated collection by Zeenath Sajida that gathers long- and short-form writing from Hyderabad’s vibrant literary circles. This English edition, skillfully translated by Nazia Akhtar, brings Zeenath’s bold voice, sparkling wit, and precise verbal craft to a broad audience. Ideal for readers who love Urdu literature, literary nonfiction, and women’s voices from South Asia, this book is both an invitation to nostalgia and a doorway to new understanding.
Across its pages, The Deccan Sun blends khaake stories with inshaaiye essays, offering a tapestry of life in Hyderabad and beyond. Zeenath Sajida’s bold voice—witty, insightful, and elegantly articulate—meets readers through a translation by Nazia Akhtar that preserves rhythm, humor, and bite. The pieces are short enough to read in a quiet moment and rich enough to linger over, inviting you to notice the humor in daily life, the complexity of relationships, and the quiet revolutions of language and culture. This collection also serves as a cultural conversation, highlighting the often overlooked legacy of Hyderabad’s women writers and inviting a broader audience to hear their stories.
After finishing The Deccan Sun: Essays And Stories, readers gain intimate access to Zeenath Sajida's enduring voice and a deeper appreciation for Hyderabad’s literary heritage. The collection leaves you thinking differently about language, gender, and everyday life, and it inspires continued curiosity about South Asian storytelling.
Product Details
Author
Zeenath Sajida
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
BK0517681
ISBN
9780143473831
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off