Out of Line: A Literary and Political Biography of Nayantara Sahgal

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A detailed biography of Nayantara Sahgal connecting her literary career, personal life and political views with modern Indian history.

Author Name	Ritu Menon
ISBN	9789351365952
Year of Publication	2014
Pages	400
Language	ENGLISH
Binding	HARDCOVER
Publisher	HarperCollins India

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ISBN: 9789351365952
Year Of Publication: 2014
Pages :400
Language : English
Binding : HARDCOVER
Publisher: HarperCollins India

OVERVIEW

Drawing on interviews, private papers, letters and archival research, Ritu Menon examines the relationship between Sahgal’s personal experiences, literary work and engagement with Indian politics. The book places her novels, essays and memoirs within the wider evolution of post-Independence India.

Meet the Author

Ritu Menon is a writer and feminist publisher, co-founder of Kali for Women and founder of Women Unlimited. She has written and published extensively on women, literature and Indian society and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011.

Book Summary

The book traces Nayantara Sahgal’s life as a writer, memoirist and political commentator while examining her connection to India’s political history. It explores how family, public life, democracy and political events influenced her literary work and personal choices. The biography brings together the literary, personal and political dimensions of Sahgal’s life.

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