Melodies Muted

This book evokes the paradox of suppressed expression-voices rich with stories, struggles, and songs, yet muffled by centuries of silence. In restoring these voices to the center, the book becomes a vital contribution to contemporary debates on social justice, decoloniality, intersectionality, and inclusive literary scholarship. This is a compelling anthology of scholarly essays that amplifies the voices long relegated to the margins of literary and social discourse. This edited volume brings together critical perspectives on Dalit writing, marginalisation, LGBTQ+ narratives, caste and creed hierarchies, gender injustice, and racial oppression, foregrounding the lived experiences of those silenced by dominant structures of power.