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How Silkworms Break Their Eggs: Selected Poems

Bengali Poetry

Contemporary Poets

Lyricism And Emotion

Dynamic Translations

Poetic Range

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Delivery Options

Binding

Hardback

Age Group

All

Language

English

Piracy Free

Secure Transactions

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Eco‑Conscious Packaging

Book Summary

“This Stunning Collection Introduces English Speakers To Mridul Dasgupta, A Major Contemporary Bengali Poet Of Tremendous Lyric Range And Power, In Dynamic Translations That Evoke Each Hummingbird-Like Shift Of Mood, Feeling, Tempo And Diction.” Joy Ladin, Author Of Once Out Of Nature And Family: Poems

Product Details

Language

English

SKU

BK0521306

ISBN

9788197684760

Reading Age

All

Dimensions

13.97 x 1.3 x 21.59 cm

Binding

Hardback