The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Mahasweta Devi at 100: Naveen Kishore remembers a life of writing as activism
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Naveen Kishore
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This article reflects on the life and literary legacy of Mahasweta Devi, highlighting her unique approach to writing as both an act of intimacy and political activism. It explores her deep connection to her characters and her commitment to social justice, particularly for tribal communities.
Writing as intimacy. As ‘surrender’, as in totally drowning in the act of writing. ‘Loving’ the language enough to completely immerse yourself in it. No place for the self as ‘ego’ or ‘personality’ with its own views. To be ‘possessed’ by the spirt of the language of literature. Writing, therefore, as ‘activism’.
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