![]() Unlike the rest of the country, it was under French rule. Also, another distinct historical characteristic of Yanam is that it was not colonised by the British. Though geographically located in the East Godavari District of the state, it judicially doesn’t belong there. Yanam is the only district in Andhra Pradesh that belongs to the Union Territory of Pondicherry. ![]() ![]() Illustrations by eminent artist Bapu (also a prominent Telugu film director) adds an extra glint to this glorious and expansive lot. ![]() These 101 stories acquaint us with the people of Amaravati - their highs and lows akin to the serene and tumultuous rhythm of River Krishna on whose banks they dwell. The feminist issues she has dealt in this book are something starkly evident in every household something equally palpable and stealthy something which ought to be read and beckoned.Īmaravati Kathalu by Satyam Sankaramanchiįrom being published as a series of stories in a Telugu news daily Andhra Jyothi to being adapted as a show directed by Shyam Benegal titled Amaravati ki Kathayen, this revered set of stories that stands out in the history of Telugu short story literature. Why are women with long hair and thin navels ‘labelled’ beautiful? Why are sensitive and ignorant women termed ‘acceptable’ in a domestic set up? Volga discusses such extant issues pulling the right chords and brings forth its long-forgotten vibrant existence. Rajakeeya Kathalu is a collection of 10 stories, which raises important questions with regard to stereotypical notions about femininity normalised by the male-dominated world. Volga, penname of P Lalitha Kumari, is well known for addressing feminist issues in her signature firm and exquisite manner. While an ongoing translation effort is being made to bring Telugu short stories to a wider audience, here’s a mixed bag of seven notable short story collections that await their ingress into English reading space and some which have been translated. ‘Didhubaatu’, written by renowned social reformer Gurajada Apprao, is hailed as first short story in Telugu. An anthology provides an opportunity to savour masterpieces of various writers in a single place In the realm of Telugu literature too, short stories have their own predominance. ![]() Despite their limited time of camaraderie, outshining the length, a short story generously gives as much as the novels offer, and sometimes, surprisingly, even more. Short stories are trusted allies to readers. Listicle Starting point for exploring Telugu short stories ![]()
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