{"product_id":"the-deccan-sun","title":"The Deccan Sun","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"413\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Deccan Sun\u003c\/em\u003e is a curated collection of essays and short stories by the esteemed Urdu writer Zeenath Sajida (1924–2009), translated and edited by Nazia Akhtar.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eThis anthology brings to light Sajida's insightful perspectives on society, culture, and the everyday lives of women in Hyderabad.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eHer writings, known for their humor and satire, offer a nuanced exploration of gender and societal norms in the Deccan region.\u003c\/span\u003e ​\u003cspan class=\"ml-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mainbhimuslim.com\/p\/ep30-nazia-akhtar-20th-cent-urdu-women-writers?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium !bg-[#F4F4F4] !text-token-text-secondary dark:!bg-[#303030]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative bottom-0 left-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow overflow-hidden truncate text-center\"\u003eX \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ml-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rokomari.com\/book\/454745\/the-deccan-sun?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium !bg-[#F4F4F4] !text-token-text-secondary dark:!bg-[#303030]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative bottom-0 left-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-mr-1 ml-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"792\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eLiterary Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eHighlights the contributions of Zeenath Sajida to Urdu literature, emphasizing the often-overlooked role of women writers in the Deccan.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1020\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1020\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eEngaging Narratives:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eOffers compelling essays and stories that blend wit with critical social commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1132\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1132\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eEnhances appreciation for the cultural and historical context of Hyderabad's literary traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1281\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1281\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eZeenath Sajida was a renowned Urdu writer from Hyderabad, celebrated for her essays and pen-portraits that provided gendered perspectives on society and glimpses into the everyday lives of women in Hyderabad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154260742397,"sku":"","price":640.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71C-pJcc3PL._SL1500.jpg?v=1743021112","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ja\/products\/the-deccan-sun","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}