Anjana Appachana
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Major Issues Major IssuesAnjana Appachana’s fiction is often discussed in the context of late 20th century Indian literature. Unlike many of her contemporaries, however, Appachana’s focus is on the domestic rather than the political landscape of modern Indian life. Listening and giving voice to women’s stories has been identified as her predominant literary project. Reviewers describe Appachana’s fiction as realist, although her inclusion of cinematic, melodramatic elements has also been noted. Appachana uses women’s sexuality and relationships—within families and with friends—as her major subjects. Appachana’s ability to capture the rhythms of everyday speech has been praised by reviewers and critics. Author LinksHow I Learned My Art. Photo and short statement by Appachana on creative process.IndiaStar Review of Books. A review of Appachana’s 1998 novel Listening Now. Book reviews Review of Appachana’s collection of short stories, with links to other reviews. Anjana Appachana Short biography and Appachana’s discussion of her first novel, with links to reviews. The Landscape of the Mind Short profile of Appachana and discussion of the genesis of her work.
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