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This research paper explores the nuanced portrayal of women's perspectives in Githa Hariharan's novels The Thousand Faces of Night and When Dreams Travel. Both works delve into the complexities of feminine identity, agency, and the societal constraints that shape women's experiences. In The Thousand Faces of Night, the narrative examines the lives of several women navigating patriarchal structures, emphasizing their struggles for autonomy and self-definition. Through characters like Mayamma and Devi, Hariharan illustrates the interplay between tradition and modernity, highlighting the multifaceted nature of women's roles in society. Similarly, When Dreams Travel reimagines the story of Shahrazad from One Thousand and One Nights, focusing on the power of storytelling as a means of resistance and selfexpression. Here, Shahrazad's ability to craft narratives allows her to challenge patriarchal oppression and reclaim her voice, while her sister Dunyazad represents the silent strength and support of sisterhood. This comparative analysis reveals how both novels utilize the theme of storytelling to explore women's desires, aspirations, and the quest for identity. Ultimately, the paper argues that Githa Hariharan's work offers a profound commentary on feminine consciousness, revealing the resilience and complexity of women's lives in contemporary society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research paper delves into a stylistic analysis of Robert Browning's seminal poems, "My Last Duchess" and "Porphyria's Lover." Both works are exemplary of Browning's mastery of the dramatic monologue, offering rich grounds for exploring his stylistic techniques and thematic preoccupations. The analysis of Robert Browning's poems “My Last Duchess” & “Porphyria’s Lover” utilizes graphological, phonological, morphological, and lexico-syntactic features, this study aims to uncover how Browning crafts his narrators' voices and conveys their psychological complexities. The analysis will also consider the poems' use of imagery, irony, and narrative structure, highlighting how these elements contribute to the overall effect and meaning. "My Last Duchess" presents a portrait of a possessive and controlling Duke, whose speech reveals his authoritarian nature and moral ambiguity. In contrast, "Porphyria's Lover" explores themes of love, obsession, and madness through the perspective of a narrator who oscillates between tenderness and violence. By comparing and contrasting these two poems, the paper will illustrate Browning's nuanced portrayal of power dynamics and human emotions. Ultimately, this stylistic analysis will demonstrate how Browning's innovative use of the dramatic monologue form not only engages readers but also invites them to question the reliability and motivations of his speakers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]