This fall, the French literary scene shines a light on the compelling stories of French women writers. From established authors to those making their debut, this selection delves into diverse themes of personal struggle, social commentary, and historical reflection.
Mamta Sagar, a Bengaluru-based Kannada poet and activist, has won the World Literary Prize from the World Organization of Writers (WOW). Sagar’s writing is deeply political, tackling issues of human rights, marginalised communities, feminism, the politics of the female body, social justice and democracy, among others. She is also actively involved in numerous international translation projects, collaborating with poets worldwide to translate their poems into Kannada, while retaining the musicality of the original language.
