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The Greatest Assamese Stories Ever Told

EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY  : Mitra Phukan              

GENRE : TRANSLATION

QUICK TAKE:  This anthology spans more than a century of work by some of the finest writers of short fiction in the language.

SYNOPSIS:

 Among the gems to be found in this selection are Lakhminath Bezbaroa’s ‘Patmugi’ which is a searing portrayal of the injustices of society, especially towards women; Mamoni Raisom Goswami’s ‘Values’, an unforgettable depiction of a destitute woman, for whom her Brahmin ancestry is the only thing that she can take pride in; Harekrishna Deka’s ‘The Captive’, a poignant account of the relationship between a kidnapper and his victim; Homen Borgohain’s well-known story ‘Looking for Ismael Sheikh’, which deals with the effects of religious violence on a community; and Sheelabhadra’s ‘Sweet Acacia’, a romance as evocative as the delicate fragrance of the flower that permeates it.

Selected and edited by Mitra Phukan, these and the other stories in this volume offer a fascinating glimpse of a culture and a people that will resonate with readers everywhere.

Preorder: Book will be released ~ 5th December

Binding: Hardback

Pages : 328

Publisher: Aleph

Availabilty: In Stock

Rs. 559.00

 

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