A Deer in the Forest

This story is an extract from the anthology titled Gendered Space, which puts together stories in English or their translations from some of the major Indian languages. These stories not only provide a glimpse into the Indian women’s experience through time, but also reflect a sheer variety of themes, making women’s voices stronger and more urgent in the contemporary scenario. Ambai s writings affirm the need to know and be in touch with a stable or grounded self that allows fluidity and change in modern times of travel, dislocation, and exile. A Deer in the Forest explores the nuances of personal relationships, complex network of emotions, and mingles themes insightfully.