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Links in the Chain by Mahadevi Verma- Essay 1: Summary

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Mahadevi Verma  “Links in the Chain” is a powerful and thought-provoking anthology of essays that speaks to the interconnectedness of men and women in society . By exploring the idea of interconnectedness, this essay will analyze the various ways in which women's lives are impacted and explore the connections between these perspectives. About Mahadevi Verma : Mahadevi Verma  (26 March 1907 - 11 September 1987) is renowned as one of the four most prominent figures of the Chhayawadi period in Hindi literature. She was an esteemed Indian poet, essayist, short story author, and a significant figure in Hindi literature. Mahadevi Verma is highly respected in Hindi literature and is often referred to as the 'Modern Meera' by her fans. She was talented in music and art and was a skilled translator. Mahadevi Verma assumed control of the prominent women's magazine 'Chand' and contributed to it. She was an exceptional champion of women's rights and is viewed as the le...

AK Ramanujan's Theory and Practice of Translation By Vinay Dharwadker

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A.K. Ramanujan's Theory and Practice of Translation (Image Source: Google) Vinay Dharwadker   was born in Pune, Maharashtra in 1954. He pursued his B.Sc.(Honors) in Physics from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, India in 1974, and M.Sc. in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of Delhi in 1976. He did his PhD in "The Future of the Past: Modernity, Modern Poetry, and the Transformation of Two Indian Traditions" from the University of Chicago, Illinois.  He   is a professor of English, World Literature, and South Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is also a member of the Affiliate Faculty for the Center for South Asia and the Center for Visual Cultures. He was awarded the  Translation Prize in English in 2007 in 2008 by  Sahitya Akademi for "Kabir: The Weaver's Songs". Vinay Dharwadker- AK Ramanujan's Theory and Practice of Translation (Image Source: Google) "Post-Colonial Translation: Theory and Practic...