Zeenuth Futehally Explained

Zeenath Futehally
Birth Date:	1904
Death Date:	1992
Occupation:	author, novelist and feminist
Awards:	Zohra (novel)
Birth Place:	Hyderabad, India.
Alma Mater:	Queen Mary's College

Zeenuth Futehally (1904–1992) was an Indian author, novelist and feminist.^{[1] [2]} She married early and moved to Japan, where she conceived the novel "Zohra."^[3] First published in 1951, this work is set in early-twentieth-century Hyderabad and tells the story of an upper-class Muslim woman named Zohra.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Early life and background

She was born in 1904 into a Muslim family in Hyderabad, India. Her upbringing was marked by privilege and cultural exposure.^{[8] [9]} She attended the Queen Mary's College in Madras (now Chennai), where she honed her literary skills.^{[10] [11] [12]} Her passion for writing blossomed during these formative years, eventually leading her to create the novel "Zohra," which remains a significant work in Indian literature.^{[13] [14] [15]}

Works

She is best known for her novel “Zohra,” which was published in 1951. This captivating work is set in early-twentieth century Hyderabad and revolves around the life of an upper-class Muslim woman named Zohra.^[16] The novel delves into themes of forced marriage, creative aspirations, and the complexities faced by women during that era.^{[17] [18]}

Notes and References

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8. Book: Kamble, Dr Prashantkumar Bhupal . THE NOVELS OF ANITA DESAI, SHASHI DESHPANDE AND I HUSSAIN: A PSYCHOANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE . 2023-06-30 . Laxmi Book Publication . 978-1-312-44295-5 . en.
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10. Book: Mohammad, Afsar . Remaking History: 1948 Police Action and the Muslims of Hyderabad . 2024-06-27 . Cambridge University Press . 978-1-009-33963-6 . en.
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12. Book: Mehta, Purushottam Pragji . Indo-Anglian Fiction: An Assessment . 1968 . Prakash Book Depot . en.
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16. Book: Chambers, Claire . Britain Through Muslim Eyes: Literary Representations, 1780-1988 . 2015-07-30 . Springer . 978-1-137-31531-1 . en.
17. Book: Ray, Dibyakusum . Postcolonial Indian City-Literature: Policy, Politics and Evolution . 2022-03-30 . Routledge . 978-1-000-56327-6 . en.
18. Book: Mehrotra, Arvind Krishna . A History of Indian Literature in English . 2003 . Hurst & Company . 978-1-85065-680-7 . en.