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The emergence of women’s writing in India during the last quarter of the nineteenth century is of great significance, in the sense that it makes the birth of an era which promises a new deal for the Indian women. Distinct feature of the creative writings by women during the last two and a half decades has been one of increased awareness of the abuses which the women are subjected to. This sensitivity among the writers can undoubtedly be attributed to the influence of the Feminist movement. Feminist criticism has shown that women readers and critics bring different perceptions and expectations to their literary experiences. Elaine Showalter draws attention to this critical revolution in the following words: