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**Product Details:**
- **Title:** Tawaifnama
- **Author:** Saba Dewan
- **Publisher:** Context
- **Language:** English
- **Paperback:** 640 pages
- **ISBN-10:** 9388754344
- **ISBN-13:** 978-9388754347
- **Item Weight:** 640 g
- **Dimensions:** 15.24 x 3.91 x 23.4 cm
- **Country of Origin:** India
**Description:**
"Tawaifnama" by Saba Dewan is a compelling historical narrative that delves into the lives and stories of a family of well-known tawaifs, whose roots are traced back to Banaras and Bhabua. Through the intricate and captivating tales of these tawaifs, the book sheds light on the nuances and complexities that conventional narratives often overlook or rewrite.
In the not-so-distant past, tawaifs played a significant role in the social and cultural life of northern India. They were highly skilled in singing and dancing, and they also served as companions and lovers to men from the local elite. Kathak, a classical Indian dance form, evolved from the art practices of tawaifs, and they were renowned for their purab ang thumri singing in Banaras. These women were not just artists but were also well-versed in literature and politics, and their kothas (courtesan households) served as centers of cultural refinement.
However, despite their affluence and influence, tawaifs faced the stigma of being women in the public eye, accessible to all. As time progressed, this stigma deepened, leading to their criminalization and the violent dismantling of their community during the colonial and nationalist discourse of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
"Tawaifnama" unravels this process of transformation and oppression, providing readers with a nuanced and powerful microhistory set against the backdrop of Indian history. The book highlights the multifaceted lives and struggles of these women, offering a fresh perspective on a marginalized community that played a pivotal role in shaping India's cultural landscape.
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