Girls for Sale: Kanyasulkam, a Play from Colonial India
by Gurajada Apparao, Velcheru Narayana Rao
Kanyasulkam, a play by Gurajada Apparao from colonial India and translated by Velcheru Narayana Rao, confronts the harsh reality of girls being sold into marriage. It serves as a powerful critique of exploitative social traditions, shedding light on the vulnerabilities faced by women in that historical context. Through its narrative, the play advocates for reform and awareness.
About This Book
Girls for Sale: Kanyasulkam is a significant play originating from colonial India, authored by Gurajada Apparao and translated by Velcheru Narayana Rao.
The work addresses the controversial custom of kanyasulkam, the sale of young girls into marriage, exposing the societal norms that perpetuated such practices during that period.
As a piece of literature from the late 19th century, it reflects the cultural and social dynamics of colonial India, offering insight into traditional customs and their impacts on women.
This edition presents the play in a form accessible to modern readers, preserving its historical and literary value.
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