Sithara S.
Indian writer and translator of Malayalam literature
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Sithara S. (born 1972) is an Indian writer in Malayalam from Kerala.[1] She often highlighted women's issues, gender conflict and lesbian rights in her books.[2] She is also a translator.[3]
Sithara S | |
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Sithara S | |
| Born | 15 September 1972 |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Calicut |
| Period | 21st century |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Subject | Women, Lesbianism, Sexuality |
| Literary movement | Feminism |
| Notable works | Agni; Kathakal |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi |
Early life and education
Sithara was born and brought up in Kasaragod district of Kerala. She obtained her post-graduation degree in English Literature and Diploma in journalism from University of Calicut.[4] At an early age she was afflicted with life-threatening cancer disease. She attributes her firebrand literary style to her lifelong battle against cancer and social stigma.[5]
Literary works
Sithara is one of the leading contemporary women writers from Kerala.[6][7] She has written several best-selling books in Malayalam which include "Kathakal", "Idam", "Veshappakarcha" and "Ushnagrahangalude Sneham".[8] She chiefly writes stories depicting oppression of women and sexuality in public places.[9] Her stories capture the complexities of modern life from women's perspective and have an angry and defiant tone.[10]
Sithara has also translated the works of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai into Malayalam. Her short story "Fire" has been included in the English Literature syllabus of Kerala University.[11]
Other contributions
Awards and recognition
Sithara's works were recognised by Sahitya Akademi which conferred on her its golden jubilee prize in 2004.[15] She has also won Kerala Sahitya Akademi award. Besides he has won numerous other literary awards including ‘’Katha Award’’ and ‘’Geetha Hiranyan Endowment Award’’ for Malayalam literature.[16]
Bibliography
Books in English
- Sithara, S.; K., Madhavikutty (2017). Lesbian Stories in Malyalam. Trivandrum: Chintha Publishers. ISBN 978-81-770239-7-8.
Books in Malayalam
- Sithara, S. (2017). Kathakal. Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 978-81-264400-1-6.
- Sithara, S. (2015). Ushnagrahangalude Sneham. Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 978-81-264529-4-1.
- Sithara, S. (2015). Veyilil Oru Kaliyezhuthukari. Ernakulam: Mathrubhoomi Publications. ISBN 978-81-826607-3-1.
- Sithara, S. (2010). Karutha Kuppayakkari. Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 978-81-264276-6-6.
- Sithara, S. (2012). Idam. Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 978-81-264140-8-6.
- Sithara, S. (2015). Agniyum Katakalum. Trivandrum: Mathrubhumi Books.
- Sithara, S. (2017). Lesbose : Malayalathile Lesbian Kathakal. Vanchyoor: Chintha Publishers.
- Sithara, S. (2020). Nrithashala. Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 978-81-264467-4-2.
- Sithara, S. (2020). Veshakaparcha. Kottayam: DC Books.
- Sithara, S. (2021). Enteyum Katha. Kottayam: DC Books.
Chapters in books
- Sithara, S. (2017), "Madri and Maria", in Anilkumar, K. S.; Resmi, G. (eds.), Lesbian Stories in Malayalam, vol. 1 (1st ed.), Trivandrum: Chintha Publishers, ISBN 978-81-770239-7-8
Journal articles
- Sithara, S. (2009). "The Poet and the Farmer". Indian Literature. 53 (5): 96–99. JSTOR 23340231.
- Sithara, S. (2005). "Contemporary Malayalam Literature". Indian Literature. 49 (1): 199–205. JSTOR 23346594.
- Sithara, S. (2006). "Lone Trips". Indian Literature. 49 (1): 47–51. JSTOR 23346550.
- Sithara, S. (2016). "Agni". Samyukta Journal of Gender and Culture. 1 (2): 40–45.
Translations
- Enteyum Katha (2021), DC Books (Translation of We Are Displaced by Malala Yousafzai)
