Lapbah: Volume 1: Stories From The North East

Edited By Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih And Rimi Nath, Lapbah: Volume 1 Presents A Carefully Curated Collection That Is As Diverse As The Region Itself. The Book Pairs English-Language Originals With Masterful Translations From The Region's Many Languages, Bringing Together Fifty-Seven Tales That Echo The Different Linguistic, Cultural, And Ethnic Voices Of Eight States. The Experience Is A Mosaic: Stories That Range From Intimate, Heart-Wrenching Portraits To Sharp Social Satires, To Dreamlike Fantasies Where Reality Mingles With The Surreal.

Readers Will Notice How The Collection Unfolds: Quick, Cinematic Pacing In Some Stories, Reflective, Lyrical Tones In Others; A Mix Of Environments—From Bustling Towns To Remote Landscapes; And A Breadth Of Styles—From Realism To Magical Realism. Whether You’Re Drawn To The Vivid Characters Of Indira Goswami Or The Satirical Edge Of S.J. Duncan, Lapbah: Volume 1 Offers A Pathway Into Communities You May Not Know But Will Want To Understand More Deeply.

• Fifty-Seven Tales By Fifty-Two Writers From Eight North-Eastern States
• Original English Works Paired With Translations From Regional Languages
• Diverse Genres And Voices—From Heart-Wrenching Realism To Satire And Magical Realism
• Carefully Curated By Editors Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih And Rimi Nath
• Vivid Settings And Memorable Characters That Reflect North-East Cultures
• Engaging Pace, Lyrical Prose, And Accessible Storytelling

After Finishing Lapbah: Volume 1, Readers Gain A Broader, More Nuanced View Of The North-East And Its People. The Collection Leaves You With Empathy, Curiosity, And A Lasting Appreciation For Regional Storytelling, Inviting You To Seek Out More Voices From The Eight States And Beyond.