The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Mahasweta Devi’s best books: grandson Tathagata Bhattacharya recommends five must-reads
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Tathagata Bhattacharya
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Tathagata Bhattacharya reflects on the literary legacy of his grandmother, Mahasweta Devi, by recommending five of her essential works. He emphasizes her commitment to social realism and meticulous research, particularly in works like 'Breast-Giver' and 'The Queen of Jhansi'.
My grandmother Mahasweta Devi, or Bui as I fondly called her, once said to me in a post-lunch conversation, “I am appreciated for the wrong reasons.” What she meant was that her most talked-about and celebrated works were nowhere near her best ones. So, I try to right the wrong here, based on our discussions that I can recall.
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