Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Githa Hariharan
Explanation:
· Githa Hariharan is the author of the acclaimed novel ‘The Thousand Faces of Night’, published in 1992.
· The novel explores women’s roles and struggles in Indian society, weaving together myth, memory, and modern reality.
· It won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book (Asia).
Information Booster:
· Githa Hariharan is an Indian author, editor, and cultural activist.
· Her other works include When Dreams Travel, In Times of Siege, and I Have Become the Tide.
· Themes in her books often explore gender, identity, tradition, and power.
· She has also been involved in legal activism related to secularism and freedom of expression.
· Her writing style blends mythology with modern feminist narratives.
· Her debut novel remains a milestone in Indian feminist literature.
Additional Information:
· Urvashi Butalia – Known for her book The Other Side of Silence, focused on Partition.
· Meena Alexander – Poet and novelist, author of Fault Lines, known for diasporic literature.
· Namita Gokhale – Co-founder of Jaipur Literature Festival, known for Paro: Dreams of Passion.