The Bronze Sword of Tengphakhri Tehsildar and The Blue-Necked Braja
Book Details
ISBN / ASIN9381017085
ISBN-139789381017081
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Description
This is the last book Indira Goswami wrote before her untimely death in 2011, and is published here for the first time in translation.
Set in late 19th century Assam, this biographical novel is about a Bodo freedom fighter, who was arguably the first woman to be promoted to the post of revenue collector('tehsildar') in British India.
Along with this story, the book contains probably the first novel to depict the plight of Hindu widows in the holy city of Vrindavan, The Blue-necked Braja.
The two together make a fitting tribute to one of India's most celebrated writers, and a marvellous introduction to her work.
Set in late 19th century Assam, this biographical novel is about a Bodo freedom fighter, who was arguably the first woman to be promoted to the post of revenue collector('tehsildar') in British India.
Along with this story, the book contains probably the first novel to depict the plight of Hindu widows in the holy city of Vrindavan, The Blue-necked Braja.
The two together make a fitting tribute to one of India's most celebrated writers, and a marvellous introduction to her work.
