Daughters of Kerala: Twenty-Five Short Stories by Award-Winning Authors

Kerala, one of the smallest states in India, is located in the country's southwest corner. Known for its great beauty, religious diversity, and zero population growth, the region also boasts an exceptionally high literacy rate--reportedly above 91 percent--resulting in a large readership for books, journals, and newspapers. The quality of Kerala's literary production is very high, and this anthology represents some of its best short stories.

Though educated and enterprising, women from this area face the same problems as women the world over. The stories in this collection explore their lives, giving readers everywhere a greater understanding of what it means to be a daughter of Kerala.

Author: Achamma C. Chandersekaran

Publisher: Hats Off Books

Publication Date: Oct 28, 2004

Number of Pages: 196 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1587363771

ISBN-13: 9781587363771