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‘The hero of our story, Dewana, appears in the very first episode.’ ‘What does dewna mean?’ ‘Someone who’s mad.’ The image of this love-crazed hero haunts Khoimala, the gentle Brahman girl, and her low-caste sweetheart, the young boatman, Golak, as they l 1st ed. iv+77p., Notes; Glossary; 21cm.

In the seventies, Mahasweta Devi dramatized one of her major novels, Mother of 1084, and four of her finest stories, convinced that as plays they would be more accessible to the largely illiterate audience she wanted to reach. In the five plays in this an 1st ed. 168p.

A beautiful young man condemned to death for a crime of passion; his lover, the beautiful courtesan whom he kills but continues to mourn and yearn for; and a lonely young widow burning with unrequited desire. This love triangle set in twelfth century Beng 1st ed. 96p.

‘Rudali’ is a powerful short story written by Mahasweta Devi. Revolving around the life of Sanichari, a poor lowcaste village woman, it is an acidly ironic tale of exploitation and struggle, and above all, of survival. In 1992 it was adapted into a play b 1st ed. 162p.

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It is a matter of great concern that India’s contribution to the world of science is often underestimated, negated, distorted and twisted to such an extent that many westerners and their followers in India have had a tough time believing that Indians coul 1st ed. v+182p., Figures; References; 23cm.

1st ed. iv+253p., Plates; Tables; Illustrations; 25cm.