Editors’ Pick
Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling
View on Amazon →
Cover of The Rape of Sita
Literary Fiction· Mauritius

The Rape of Sita

by Lindsey Collen
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
commonwealth
Published 1993English
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

Lindsey Collen's The Rape of Sita (1993) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Lindsey Collen's 'The Rape of Sita' is a bold and controversial novel that tackles issues of gender, power, and societal norms. Set in Mauritius, the story revolves around the character Sita and her struggle against the oppressive structures of society. Collen's narrative challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about violence and inequality. Themes of gender, power, society run through the work. The book has received recognition from Commonwealth Writers' Prize 1994.

Book Details

AuthorLindsey Collen
Published1993
Country of Origin🇲🇺 Mauritius
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780745310064
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Explore all Literary Fiction books →
Country of Origin

🇲🇺 Mauritius

This book is part of Mauritius's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from Mauritius →

Awards & Recognition

commonwealth
winner · regional
19940
✍️
About the Author
Lindsey Collen
Mauritius
View Author →
Happy Children
The Parenting Companion
Happy Children
What Evolution Actually Built Your Child’s Emotions For
Your child’s emotions are not the problem. They are the operating system.
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of Midnight's Children
literary-fiction

Midnight's Children

Salman Rushdie· 1981
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The God of Small Things
literary-fiction

The God of Small Things

Arundhati Roy· 1997
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The Remains of the Day
literary-fiction

The Remains of the Day

Kazuo Ishiguro· 1989
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The White Tiger
literary-fiction

The White Tiger

Aravind Adiga· 2008
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The Road
literary-fiction

The Road

Cormac McCarthy· 2007
★Pulitzer Prize★Hugo Award
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of Wolf Hall
historical-fiction

Wolf Hall

Hilary Mantel· 2009
★Booker Prize★Costa Book Award
Editorial Score100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rape of Sita about?

Lindsey Collen's 'The Rape of Sita' is a bold and controversial novel that tackles issues of gender, power, and societal norms. Set in Mauritius, the story revolves around the character Sita and her struggle against the oppressive structures of society. Collen's narrative challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about violence and inequality.

Who wrote The Rape of Sita?

The Rape of Sita was written by Lindsey Collen, from Mauritius. First published in 1993.

What awards has The Rape of Sita won?

The Rape of Sita has received the following recognition: Commonwealth Writers' Prize 1994.

Is The Rape of Sita worth reading?

The Rape of Sita is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gender, power, society.

Where can I buy The Rape of Sita?

You can buy The Rape of Sita on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is The Rape of Sita?

The Rape of Sita is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Rape of Sita from?

The Rape of Sita originates from Mauritius's literary tradition. Explore more books from Mauritius on our country page.

Popular on 50 Best Books

Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides

Explore More

📖More Literary FictionBrowse all Literary Fiction books🇲🇺Books from Mauritius🇲🇺 Mauritius literature📅1990s BooksPublished in the 1990s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time