Book Details:

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 340
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.50 x 5.50 inch)
• Weight: 430 gm
• Edition: 2018
• ISBN: 9789387567245

About the Book:

Mira Yagnikni Diary is a bold and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, love, and personal freedom against the backdrop of a changing society. Originally rooted in the Gujarati literary tradition, the novel reflects on the silence of regional literature around major social realities such as the Partition of India and recurring communal tensions.

The story centers around Mira, a sensitive and intellectually inclined young woman of the 1990s, who seeks beauty and meaning through art, literature, and relationships. For her, love represents the highest form of beauty, and she fearlessly pursues it, even at great personal risk.

Breaking societal taboos, the novel candidly portrays both homosexual and heterosexual relationships from a woman’s perspective—marking a significant and courageous moment in Gujarati literature. Despite its lyrical tone and emotional depth, the narrative ultimately confronts harsh realities, offering a powerful and honest portrayal of human experience.