By Ahana Biswas
Genre: Fiction
Imprint: Moving Words
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Translated from the Bengali by Shamita Dasgupta
Pari, breaks free from the traditional gender norms and carves an identity on a ground absolutely unexpected. Her beauty becomes a fatal machinery of destruction. Translated from the Bengali novella “Karabas” by Ahana Biswas, it delves into patriarchy’s core values—female roles, beauty, violence, desire, control, and power. “The Caged” portrays both crime and female empowerment with unparalleled depth and complexity.
Book Details
Language: English
Paperback: 208 pages
ISBN: 979-8361955602
Formats: Paperback | Kindle | International
Price: ₹200 | ₹164 | $5.99
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About Ahana
A Prominent Bengali author and poet, Ahana’s writing has garnered attention for their exploration of complex human psyche and shades of relationships. When not teaching or working on her writing, she spends her time painting. Ahana is based in Shantiniketan, West Bengal
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Her published books in Bengali include Meyeder Hostel Jiban: Andarer Kathamala, Asatijiban, and Ladies Compartment. She has received several awards including Somen Chanda Award and Bharatbyas Award, to name a few.
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About Shamita
Shamita Das Dasgupta is a co-founder of Manavi, the first organization to focus on violence against South Asian women in the U.S.
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She has taught Psychology, Gender Studies, and Law at the Rutgers University and NYU, authored five books, written a bunch of academic papers and monographs, and is still conducting training for DV and SV practitioners in the U.S. and India. In her retirement, she is enjoying writing mystery stories in Bengali.