Volga

As an award-winning writer, Volga introduced a feminist perspective into the literary political discourse of Andhra Pradesh to become one of the most significant figures in Telugu Literature today. Her novels, like Sveccha, Manavi, Sahaja, Kanneeti Keratala Vennala, Akasham lo Sagam and Gulabilu, opened the floodgates for a host of women writers to articulate the doubts and confusions they experienced as women. She has edited various publications on feminist philosophy and political praxis and translated several important texts into Telugu. Presently Executive Chairperson and founder member of Asmita Resource Centre for Women, she has also contributed to feminist literary criticism through her books Atadu Ame Manam, Palikinchaku Mouna Mridungalanu, Sahita, Sankalitha.

2020 Vol 3 Qtr 1 Reflections

Where Do the Public Intellectuals Meet?

These are difficult times, but writers should struggle to find new ways to reach the readers. Common readers. Not fellow writers and critics.

By Volga / July 5, 2020

Volga

As an award-winning writer, Volga introduced a feminist perspective into the literary political discourse of Andhra Pradesh to become one of the most significant figures in Telugu Literature today. Her novels, like Sveccha, Manavi, Sahaja, Kanneeti Keratala Vennala, Akasham lo Sagam and Gulabilu, opened the floodgates for a host of women writers to articulate the doubts and confusions they experienced as women. She has edited various publications on feminist philosophy and political praxis and translated several important texts into Telugu. Presently Executive Chairperson and founder member of Asmita Resource Centre for Women, she has also contributed to feminist literary criticism through her books Atadu Ame Manam, Palikinchaku Mouna Mridungalanu, Sahita, Sankalitha.