Sahitye Nari : Kaale Kalottore by Yeasmin Ara Sathi [Hardcover]

For a long time, the aesthetics of art and literature have been shaped from a male perspective—something we’ve come to accept as timeless and absolute. Over centuries of social and economic evolution, societal structures have undergone change time and again, yet women’s confinement has never truly been lifted. The truths imposed by patriarchy have remained her unquestioned fate. In the twentieth century, women—drawing on the accumulated experiences and realizations of previous generations—sought to rediscover the world and life through an aesthetic re-evaluation. They looked to see their true reflection in the mirror of art and literature. Rejecting entrenched critical assumptions, they strove to voice alternative narratives. As the concept of human liberation grew older and more refined, the scope for women’s distinct thought also expanded. Gradually, a defiant feminist aesthetic began to emerge through women’s contributions in art, literature, philosophy, and experience—forming a body of work from an alternative perspective. Since gender neutrality in art and literature is almost inconceivable, it is undeniable that women’s authentic narratives can only become visible through the progressive establishment and illumination of feminist thought. To break free from their imposed veils, women have had to traverse a long and difficult journey—and that journey has been reflected in literature. This book explores how women have carved out their own identity in literature from within the seemingly impenetrable fortress of patriarchy. From prehistoric times to the post-Renaissance era, it examines the evolving image of women and, through a multifaceted lens, presents their dynamic resurgence in contemporary literature.