Author: Indira Goswami
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 195
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171676065
Description
The Shadow of 'Kamakhya' is a collection of stories set in Assam. Handpicked by the author, the stories are invested with a wealth of detail, which evoke a feel of the region.
The Shadow of 'Kamakhya' is a collection of stories set in Assam. Handpicked by the author, the stories are invested with a wealth of detail, which evoke a feel of the region.
The themes explored, however, are wide-ranging — the pain of thwarted passion, blighted hopes, the struggle for existence — and they transcend the ambience with ease.
The stories are characterized by an unusual sensitivity and a felicity of expression, which at times borders on the poetic. Translating them is no mean feat. But the translators have been successful in capturing much of the intensity of the originals.
Contents
The Journey
The Offspring
The Empty Chest
Under the Shadow of Kamakhya
The Beasts
Parasu's Well
Dwarka and his Gun
To Break a Begging Bowl
Glossary