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    Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Thousand Faces of Night’?
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    Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Thousand Faces of Night’?

    A.

    Urvashi Butalia

    B.

    Meena Alexander

    C.

    Githa Hariharan

    D.

    Namita Gokhale

    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.

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