Shower of Gold: Girls and Women in the Stories of IndiaA collection of stories featuring strong female figures from Hindu mythology, Buddhist tales, and others from the history and folklore of the Indian subcontinent. Each piece is accompanied by background information. |
Contents
Traveling Tales | 1 |
Savitri and the God of Death | 16 |
The DaughterinLaw Who Got Her Way | 31 |
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