Daughters of Kerala: Twenty-Five Short Stories by Award-Winning Authors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781587363771)

Kerala, one of the smallest states in India, is located in the country's southwest corner. Known for its great beauty, religious diversity, and zero population growth, the region also boasts an exceptionally high literacy rate--reportedly above 91 percent--resulting in a large readership for books, journals, and newspapers. The quality of Kerala's literary production is very high, and this anthology represents some of its best short stories.

Though educated and enterprising, women from this area face the same problems as women the world over. The stories in this collection explore their lives, giving readers everywhere a greater understanding of what it means to be a daughter of Kerala.

Author: Achamma C. Chandersekaran
ISBN-10: 1587363771
ISBN-13: 9781587363771
Publisher: Hats Off Books
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2004
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d