A Must Sought After: 7 Female Indian Writers

Reading is one of the idiosyncrasies for many. The Search for sought after female Indian writers cannot be bottled down to just seven writers.

The literary richness of India owes many of its contributions to remarkable female Indian writers who follow different genres, yet have created a distinct name under the sun. Despite all, you may want to check out these seven female Indian writers:

Priyanka Sharma Kaintura

 

1. Arundhati Roy

Roy produced The God of Small Things which won the Booker Prize through a complex yet powerful narrative.

2. Jhumpa Lahiri

Reader Jhumpa Lahiri displays the immigrant life experience through her novels Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake.

3. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Through her novels The Palace of Illusions and The Forest of Enchantments Divakaruni presents Indian classic stories from a female perspective.

4. Mahasweta Devi

One of the most breathtaking female Indian writers, through her writing Draupadi Devi demonstrates great courage as she addresses the challenges faced by underprivileged groups.

5. Anita Desai

In Clear Light of Day Desai demonstrates an intricate understanding of middle-class Indian society and interpersonal human connections.

6. Priyanka S. Kaintura

Priyanka is an activist and devoted storyteller who works to separate legendary aspects from mythology. Her book Mahadevi, deserves special mention.

7. Sudha Murty

Her books possess simple approaches with wise messages and strong moral value which appeals to readers of all age groups.

Indian female writers create inspiration through their works which attract readers worldwide so their texts become necessary for every reading collection.