: Inner worlds of women Jyotirmoyee Devi Sen creator Egan, Apala G tr. text New Delhi Niyogi Books 2023 monographic eng Eng lis h

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214 p. PB 20x13 cm. Based on an eyewitness account of life in royal harems, these stories describe the very human interaction between men and women in this milieu. They highlight power play, disinheritance and the threat of assault, which are perennial concerns for women. This form of life existed throughout history in many parts of the world, including Asia, Africa and among the Aztecs and Incas in the Americas. It may still exist in some regions of the globe. In Europe, polygamy was prevalent among the Vikings. Among European royalty, although plural marriages did not exist, kings typically had mistresses. These fictional narratives, set in Rajasthan, create an elegant tapestry amidst the backdrop of Rajput grandeur and chivalry. Short stories, Bengali Indian women Fiction Arranged marriage 820.302 SENB 9789391125332 250613 20250616124246.0