Virago Modern Classics: Sunlight on a Broken Column
- 318 pages
- 12 hours of reading
First published Chatto and Windus, 1961. An evocation of Indian life at the time of Independence.
Attia Hosain was a writer, feminist, and broadcaster whose work explored the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Her prose offered a keen insight into character psychology and a nuanced portrayal of Indian society. Hosain was noted for her feminist perspective, seeking to give voice to women often silenced within patriarchal structures. Her literary legacy lies in her courageous examination of themes concerning identity, tradition, and modernization.

First published Chatto and Windus, 1961. An evocation of Indian life at the time of Independence.