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Heart Lamp: Selected Stories is a groundbreaking collection by Indian author Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada into English by Deepa Bhasthi. This anthology of twelve short stories delves into the lives of Muslim women and girls in southern India, exploring themes of patriarchy, gender inequality, and societal oppression. Written over three decades (1990–2023), the narratives are infused with wit, emotional depth, and cultural authenticity, reflecting Mushtaq’s experiences as a lawyer and activist. The translation preserves regional linguistic nuances, incorporating Kannada, Urdu, and Arabic terms to maintain the stories’ original essence.
Heart Lamp is not only a literary achievement but also a significant cultural milestone, being the first Kannada-language work and the first short story collection to win the International Booker Prize in 2025.
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