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Podcast: New Books in South Asian Studies
Episode: Ira Mukhoty, "Song of Draupadi" (Aleph Book Company, 2021)
Description: The Mahabharata is one of the central works of Indian literature—its characters, lessons, and tropes are widely known and referenced in Indian popular culture, literary discussions and political debate.And like all classic works, it’s ripe for reinterpretations, deconstructions and adaptations.One such reinterpretation is Song of Draupadi (Aleph Book Company, 2021), written by Ira Mukhoty. Ira’s book puts the Mahabhrata’s female characters front and center, focusing the story around their struggles and their strengths in fighting for themselves—and the men they have to care for.Ira Mukhoty is the author of se...