Madhuri Deshmukh

Madhuri Deshmukh, a Professor of English at Oakton College and a scholar of Marathi literature, dives deep into the world of women's grindmill songs. She reveals how these age-old oral traditions, traditionally overlooked in literary studies, embody rich poetic archives. Deshmukh discusses the blend of labor and art, detailing her fieldwork and the significant influence of these songs on Marathi literature. She also highlights the creative contributions of marginalized women, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping vernacular literary culture.