{"product_id":"preeto-other-stories-the-male-gaze-in-urdu","title":"Preeto \u0026 Other Stories: The Male Gaze in Urdu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rakhshanda Jalil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niyogi Books Private Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789386906649\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritings on Women in Urdu Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e edited by Rakhshanda Jalil is a thought-provoking collection that delves into how male writers in Urdu literature perceive and present women. This hardcover edition, with 204 pages, offers a curated exploration of the diverse portrayals of women in Urdu short stories, spanning both timeless themes and contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her introduction, Jalil traces the evolution of \"writings on women\" by both male and female authors, offering a historical context to the representation of women in Urdu literature. The collection includes works by prominent writers such as Rajinder Singh Bedi and Krishan Chandar, who are credited with introducing more realistic portrayals of women in Urdu fiction. The stories in this volume provide multiple perspectives, reflecting the societal changes and challenges faced by women, as well as offering insight into the complexities of gender roles within the context of Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book serves as a rich sampler of the enduring themes in Urdu fiction, while also addressing contemporary issues, making it a must-read for literary enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of gender, literature, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49984926581040,"sku":"Niyogi_9789386906649","price":383.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-preeto-other-stories-the-male-gaze-in-urdu-41385901457712.jpg?v=1775967558","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/preeto-other-stories-the-male-gaze-in-urdu","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}