The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker
The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker is a novel written by Indira Goswami in Kamrupi dialect. 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]
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| Author | Indira Goswami |
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| Original title | দঁতাল হাতীৰ উঁয়ে খোৱা হাওদা (Dontal Hateer Unye Khowda Howda) |
| Translator | Indira Goswami |
| Country |  India |
| Language | Assamese |
| 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 |
Plot
Set in Palashbari in Kamrup, it revolves around lead protagonist Giribaala and the society around her. As a widow from an Assamese Brahmin family, 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 1996 Assamese language film Adajya directed by Santwana Bardoloi .
References
- University of Delhi (1 September 2005). Indian Literature: An Introduction. Pearson Education India. pp. 292–. ISBN 978-81-317-0520-9.
- A masterpiece re-launched (Review by A. J. Thomas), The Hindu, 7 November 2004.
- M. F. Patel (3 May 2011). Indian Women Writings in English. Pinnacle Technology. pp. 334–. ISBN 978-1-61820-487-5.