The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker

The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker
Author Indira Goswami
Original title Dontal Hatir Une Khowda Howda
Translator Indira Goswami
Country  India
Language Kamrupi
Subject Social
Genre Fiction, Short Stories
Publisher Rupa & Co. (English)
Publication date
 1986
Published in English
 2004
Media type Print (Hardcover)
Pages 372
ISBN 81-291-0336-2

The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker is a novel written by Indira Goswami in Kamrupi language. Book deals with different social issues of mid twentieth century Kamrup. Published as Dontal Hatir Une Khowa Howdah in 1986,[1] it was translated into English by the author in 2004.[2]

Plot

Set in Palashbari in Kamrup, it revolves around lead protagonist Giribaala and the society around her. As an Brahmin widow, she narrates her experiences between two worlds: traditionalism and liberalism. The novel explores a powerful picture of change and transition.

Awards

In the year 2000, the Bharatiya Jnanpith conferred Jnanpith Award for this piece of work, among others.[3]

Adaptations

Work is adapted in numerous television serials like Ruma Ghosh's Kamrup Ki Kahani and in movies.

See also

References

  1. ↑ University of Delhi (1 September 2005). Indian Literature: An Introduction. Pearson Education India. pp. 292–. ISBN 978-81-317-0520-9.
  2. ↑ A masterpiece re-launched (Review by A. J. Thomas), The Hindu, 7 November 2004.
  3. ↑ M. F. Patel (3 May 2011). Indian Women Writings in English. Pinnacle Technology. pp. 334–. ISBN 978-1-61820-487-5.
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