Sita Theke Shuru by Nabaneeta Dev Sen [Hardcover]

"'Starting from Sita' is not merely a collection of stories. The first point of this book touches the mythological era; the second, a matriarchal household; and finally, modern times. Altogether, it is the inner story of the beginning, middle, and end phases of a woman's life. Nabaneeta Dev Sen's writing is always delightful and profoundly presented, captivating us. The central theme of her recent book is the heart and life of women. These are not feminine tales, but women's stories. The author has arranged the classical sorrow, eternal personality, and the journey of women through the complex and challenging paths of contemporary times with her own hands. In the author's own words, 'Starting from Sita and ending up at our own doorstep.'

The first part of the book is named 'Mythological,' the third 'Modern,' but the middle part is 'Matriarchy'—a blend of 'Mother' and 'Mockery.' It is unknown whether anyone has recently gifted such a collection of episodes filled with laughter about their renowned mother. These stories, which merge imagination with reality, have become verses of eternal truth."