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Description:On a still, moonlit night, Goroi jumps into the lake, hoping to meet the father he has never known in life. Bhanubala and her daughter - in - law Behula dance naked at midnight in a remote field to appease the rain god. Firewood - seller Rabeya and her niece Dulali rebel against the Shariat. An opium - eater undertakes the challenge of eating a basketful of red hot chillies for a little opium and some money. In one sweep, Imran Hussain's writing examines the historical, the social, the individual and the assertion of the self in the face of hard - wired traditions. Entrenched in folklore, his stories weave in protest and perspective into contemporary realities. The stories in this collection are a rare portrait of Assam, a duet of darkness and beauty, a blend of mysticism and earthiness. Available in translation for the first time, Hussain is one of India's most compelling new voices.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Water Spirit and Other Stories. To get started finding Water Spirit and Other Stories, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: On a still, moonlit night, Goroi jumps into the lake, hoping to meet the father he has never known in life. Bhanubala and her daughter - in - law Behula dance naked at midnight in a remote field to appease the rain god. Firewood - seller Rabeya and her niece Dulali rebel against the Shariat. An opium - eater undertakes the challenge of eating a basketful of red hot chillies for a little opium and some money. In one sweep, Imran Hussain's writing examines the historical, the social, the individual and the assertion of the self in the face of hard - wired traditions. Entrenched in folklore, his stories weave in protest and perspective into contemporary realities. The stories in this collection are a rare portrait of Assam, a duet of darkness and beauty, a blend of mysticism and earthiness. Available in translation for the first time, Hussain is one of India's most compelling new voices.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Water Spirit and Other Stories. To get started finding Water Spirit and Other Stories, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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