Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Challenging the stereotyped woman

Tamil fiction writer C.S. Lakshmi shares with S.S.KAVITHA tips on feminism

The reddish maroon sari, her silky grey hair and the quavering voice lends that unpretentious look to her exuding confidence. When she opens her mouth, she speaks her heart out much like the characters in her fiction. And, that is what sets her apart.

Popular under the pseudonym Ambai, C.S.Lakshmi is a distinguished fiction writer in Tamil. Her works are characterized by a passionate siding with the cause for women and humour. Her profound style is in touch with reality. She is the only Tamil writer to have been included in the recently published Picador Book of Modern Indian Literature edited by Amit Chaudhuri. She is also the founder-trustee and director of SPARROW (Sound and Picture Archives for Research on Women).

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