Heart Lamp: Selected Stories
Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp: Selected Stories' is a spellbinding compendium that showcases the author's esteemed trajectory, encompassing eleven deeply resonant narratives crafted in Kannada between 1990 and 2023. Rooted in the avant-garde Bandaya movement of southwestern India, Mushtaq's prose audaciously confronts societal hierarchies and religious subjugation, simultaneously advocating for the empowerment of women. This anthology provides a striking window into the daily existences of Muslim women and girls, ranging from diligent homemakers to skilled surgeons, depicted with remarkable nuance and compassion. Mushtaq's unique narrative flair, imbued with gentle wit, genuine characters, and sharp social critique, positions her as an extraordinary observer of human behavior. Her straightforward yet profoundly textured storytelling crescendos into unsettling emotional realms, crafting tales that linger in the hearts of readers. 'Heart Lamp' stands out as an everlasting ensemble that promises to enlighten and motivate for generations to come.
- Author: Banu Mushtaq
- Publisher: And Other Stories (8 April 2025)
- Genre: Short Stories
- ISBN: 978-1916751163
- Pages: 192 pages