Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, has made history by winning the International Booker Prize, making it the first short story collection to do so. The collection features twelve vibrant tales that reflect the lives of women in patriarchal southern India, originally penned in Kannada. Bhasthi, the first Indian translator to win the award, selected these stories from over fifty written by Mushtaq across 30 years. The judges commended the collection for its unique blend of humor and quiet depth, and its potent feminist themes amid the portrayal of everyday life.
The stories in Heart Lamp chronicle the lives of women in patriarchal communities in southern India, beautifully encapsulating resistance with vibrant everyday narratives.
Judging Chair Max Porter described Heart Lamp as a genuinely new experience for English readers, showcasing the extraordinary lives of women in diverse tones.
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