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  • Indian tales of the great ones among men women and bird-people

    "Indian Tales of the Great Ones Among Men, Women, and Bird-People" is a collection of folktales and legends compiled by Cornelia Sorabji. Cornelia Sorabji was an Indian lawyer, social reformer, and writer, known for being the first woman to study law at Oxford University and the first female advocate in India.In this collection, Sorabji likely presents a diverse array of traditional Indian stories ... Read more

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  • Shubala

    A Child Mother

    Shubala - A Child-Mother By Cornelia Sorabji first published in 1920.A little pamphlet entitled “Shubala-A Child Mother” has been written by Miss Cornelia Sorabji with the object of helping the infant welfare work in aid of which the Exhibition at Delhi,opened by Lady Chemsford on Saturday, has been organised. If anything were needed to arouse the sympathy of the reader for the objects of this ... Read more

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  • Indian tales of the great ones among men, women, and bird-people

    Legends of great figures and bird-people in Indian folklore

    In "Indian Tales of the Great Ones Among Men, Women, and Bird-People," Cornelia Sorabji weaves a rich tapestry of Indian folklore and mythology, skillfully blending traditional narratives with her own profound insights. This collection features poignant stories that illuminate the lives and experiences of extraordinary figures, showcasing their virtues and wisdom against the backdrop of Indian ... Read more

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  • Love and Life behind the Purdah (Annotated)

    This book is written by Cornelia Sorabji (15 November 1866 – 6 July 1954), first female graduate from Bombay University, the first woman to study law at Somerville College, Oxford University and the first female advocate in India, and the first woman to practice law in India and Britain. She was a pathfinder in the custom of Indian-Parsee ladies' writing in English. This collection of Sorabji's ... Read more

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