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For a region marred by decades of violence, its literature is not just a social and historical map of events, but also a medium of telling its story to the world. In the yarn of such a region, one often finds anger, fear, and pain but also endurance, restraint, and hope intricately woven. The poetry and prose of North-East India are no different.
This two-volume anthology celebrates the richness and diversity of culture as evinced in writings from the seven states of North-East India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Representing around 70 writers and almost 60 years of literary output, this collection includes nearly 150 selections from poetry, short fiction, and essays.
This volume includes works by some of the best fiction writers from the region: from the first-generation writers, Lummer Dai and Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi, to contemporary writers like Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, Temsula Ao, and Mamang Dai. Alongside partition narratives and stories reflecting the intense anger and profound pain of people victimized by violence, we have tales that speak volumes about human endurance and restraint. But one seldom fails to witness the strong undercurrent of hope—the hope of a better tomorrow—running through the stories.
ISBN - 9780198067481
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