Heart Lamp - Banu Mushtaq and a poignant exploration of

and a poignant exploration of the doomed pursuit of fame and glamour

Original Language: Turkish

is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature

Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life’s challenges

Original Language: Japanese

Heart Lamp - Banu Mushtaq and a poignant exploration ofIn the twelve stories of Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Praised for their dry and gentle humour, these portraits of family and community tensions have garnered both censure from conservative quarters as well Indias most prestigious literary awards. Original Language: Kannada Translator: Simon Pleasance Binding: Paperback Pages: 192