Everything you need to understand or teach Sunlight on a Broken Column by Attia Hosain.
Attia Hosain's first-person novel, Sunlight on a Broken Column, is a coming of age story that follows the life of fifteen year old Laila as she struggles to define her identity and seize autonomy. The majority of the novel is set in Lucknow India during the 1930s, when feudalism and British colonialism dictate the country's political and social structure. Hosain explores themes of freedom, class, and tradition, amongst others.
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