Bibi's Room: Hyderabadi Women and Twentieth-Century Urdu Prose

Akhtar, Nazia

Bibi's Room: Hyderabadi Women and Twentieth-Century Urdu Prose / Nazia Akhtar - [Hyderabad] Orent BlackSwan, c2022. - xvii, 411 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Bibi's Room: Hyderabadi Women and Twentieth-Century Urdu Prose" explores the contributions of Hyderabadi women to Urdu literature throughout the twentieth century. It highlights their narratives, challenges, and cultural contexts, showcasing how these writers shaped literary discourse. The work emphasizes the intersection of gender, culture, and language, celebrating women's voices in a patriarchal society.

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Urdu prose literature
Urdu prose literature India Hyderabad History and criticism

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