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Lakshmi Holmström Editor, Translator & Author

Ambai is a Tamil writer, historian, and independent researcher in women's studies. Widely regarded as one of the most original contemporary Indian writers, she is the author of seven books of fiction, many of which are available in English translation. Lakshmi Holmström is a leading translator and literary critic, with eighteen books to her credit. Her critical articles and reviews have appeared in several journals in India, Europe, and the USA.