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AZADI
Fascism, Fiction & Freedom in the Time of the Virus
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Azadi by Arundhati Roy is a compelling collection of essays that delves into the complex and often turbulent political landscape of contemporary India and Kashmir. The term 'Azadi', which means 'freedom' in Urdu, serves as the thematic core of these essays, exploring the multifaceted struggle for liberty and justice in a world increasingly dominated by authoritarian regimes.
Arundhati Roy examines the poignant contradictions and ironies within the freedom movement in Kashmir, juxtaposing the silence imposed on its streets with the resonating calls for freedom heard across India. She asks profound questions about what lies between these two realities: is it an insurmountable gulf, or could it potentially serve as a bridge towards understanding and liberation?
Through her incisive writing, Roy challenges readers to rethink the meaning of freedom in our contemporary world. Her essays traverse a broad spectrum of political, social, and literary landscapes, probing into the heart of issues such as nationalism, identity, and the politics of language. This collection reflects her unwavering commitment to dissecting the mechanisms of power and the impact of violence inflicted upon the marginalised and oppressed.
Azadi goes beyond mere political commentary; it is also a reflection on the role of literature and the writer in a time of crisis. Roy questions the responsibilities of intellectuals in speaking truth to power and the importance of maintaining a critical voice amidst growing censorship and repression. Her poignant reflections make this work not just a cry for freedom, but a call to action for all those who believe in the possibility of a just and equitable world.
A winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize and known for her previous works such as The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Arundhati Roy brings her unique voice and perspective to Azadi, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate dynamics of power, resistance, and the enduring quest for freedom.
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Azadi by Arundhati Roy is praised as a compelling collection of essays that reflect her solidarity and humanist perspective. Critics commend her passionate and eloquent indictment of Hindu nationalism's increasing authoritarianism, seeing it as a tour de force. The book is viewed as a powerful appeal for collective action to address and heal global issues.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241996782
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 234g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Arundhati Roy is the author of The God of Small Things, which won the Booker Prize in 1997 and has been translated into more than forty languages, and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, which was long-listed for the Man Booker Prize 2017. Roy has also published several works of non-fiction, including The Algebra of Infinite Justice, Listening to Grasshoppers and Broken Republic. She lives in Delhi.
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