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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a poetry collection from a celebrated voice of Assam and the North-east, bringing together three decades of lyric work. Rooted in Mising and Assamese lore, it carries the Brahmaputraโs memory, the ache of displacement, and the quiet rebellions of longing. The poems braid nature, myth, politics, and desire into luminous reflections on the human spirit. Itโs a thoughtful, emotionally resonant voice ideal for readers who treasure translated poetry and regional literature.
The content is a sequence of lyric poems, skillfully translated to preserve cadence, sound, and imagery. Readers move through landscapes, rivers, and memory as each piece invites quiet reflection. The collection rewards patient reading, offering room to savor lines aloud, revisit motifs, and let imagery linger.
Distinctive elements include the seamless melding of cultural memory with contemporary concerns, a palpable sense of place, and writing that shifts from precise detail to expansive metaphor. The accessible translation helps global readers connect with the local voice, while preserving musicality and emotional honesty.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of Assamโs landscapes and voices, a sharpened sense of empathy for displacement, and a lasting appreciation for languageโs power to shape memory and belonging.
Product Details
Author
Jiban Narah
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
232
Language
English
SKU
9780143471677
ISBN
9780143471677
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.39x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
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