{"title":"C. Vijayasree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Vijayasree\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling stories that explore rich cultural narratives and timeless themes. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Liberation of Sita\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a fresh perspective on familiar tales, weaving together tradition and imagination with eloquence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking general fiction that delves into identity, resilience, and transformation. Vijayasree's storytelling invites reflection and a deeper appreciation of heritage through vividly drawn characters and nuanced plots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-liberation-of-sita-by-t-vijay-volga-9789351772484","title":"The Liberation of Sita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValmiki's \u003cem\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of Rama's exile and return to Ayodhya, a triumphant king who will always do right by his subjects. In Volga's retelling, it is Sita who, after being abandoned by Purushottam Rama, embarks on an arduous journey to self-realisation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary women who have broken free from all that held them back—husbands, sons, and their notions of desire, beauty, and chastity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe minor women characters of the epic as we know it—Surpanakha, Renuka, Urmila, and Ahalya—steer Sita towards an unexpected resolution. Meanwhile, Rama too must reconsider and weigh out his roles as the king of Ayodhya and as a man deeply in love with his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful subversion of India's most popular tale of morality, choice, and sacrifice, \u003cem\u003eThe Liberation of Sita\u003c\/em\u003e opens up new spaces within the old discourse, enabling women to review their lives and experiences afresh. This is Volga at her feminist best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thrilling retelling of the \u003cem\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e focusing on Sita's journey of liberation from her captors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934296097004,"sku":"9789351772484","price":21.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789351772484-the-liberation-of-sita.jpg?v=1783909863"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/c-vijayasree.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}