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Arupa Kalita Patangia
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
344
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Historical Fiction Invites Readers Into Colonial Assam, Tracing Displacement, Exploitation, And The Making Of A Tea Empire. The Narrative Centers On Human Costs And Moral Complexity In A Era When Land And Dignity Were Traded For The Promise Of Prosperity, Written For Adult Readers Who Appreciate Serious, Character-Driven History With An Intimate, Reflective Tone.
The Story Unfolds Through A Story-Led, Immersive Portrayal Of Landscape, Labor, And Community. Lush Yet Harsh Imagery Places Readers Beside Workers And Families Navigating Crowded Journeys, Barracks, And Long Days In The Garden, While A Faithful English Rendering Preserves The Cadence And Spirit Of The Original Assamese Prose. The Result Is A Reading Experience That Feels Personal, Tactile, And Vividly Present.
Across Generations, The Narrative Threads Together Resilience, Kinship, And The Social Complexities Of Empire. It Offers A Thoughtful Lens On Displacement And Identity Within A Regional History That Has Often Been Overlooked, Inviting Readers To Consider How Larger Forces Ripple Through Lives And Communities Without Revealing Every Plot Twist.
Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Empire Shaped Land And Lives, A Deeper Empathy For Marginalized Communities, And A Lasting Curiosity About Regional Histories And The Legacies Of Tea Production.
Product Details
Author
Arupa Kalita Patangia
Publisher
Speaking Tiger
Number of Pages
344
Language
English
SKU
BK0538011
ISBN
9789363366046
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.6x14x2.3cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 599
โน 510
โน 89 Off