{"product_id":"earth-songs-stories-from-northeast-india","title":"Earth Songs (Stories From Northeast India)","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"04bcd821-d5a7-4d2c-83e2-f1bfeb082c01\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-37\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b7a8e8-25a0-8321-8ccc-5fed9d4fa59c-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-38\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7dd0ce60-c5dc-4c1e-9899-f3fce15ccb74\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eBook Details\u003cbr data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"15\"\u003e• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003cbr data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e• Author: Kailash C. Baral\u003cbr data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"97\"\u003e• Pages: 196\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e• Cover: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e• Edition: 2017\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e• ISBN: 9788126019984\u003cbr data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e• Weight: 260 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eThis volume presents a rich collection of sixteen short stories that reflect the diverse realities of life in Northeast India. Through a variety of themes and narrative styles, the stories portray different aspects of the region’s social and cultural life, including innocence, violence, corruption, romantic relationships, humour, and elements of the supernatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eThe stories focus on human concerns and the complexities of relationships, often highlighting their fragility in changing social contexts. While the anthology is not intended to be fully representative of the entire region, it offers meaningful insights into the cultural traditions, everyday experiences, and evolving social dynamics of the societies of Northeast India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThe collection includes works by both well-established authors and emerging voices, allowing readers to witness the changing literary landscape and cultural transformations taking place in the region. Many of the stories transcend specific geographical or cultural boundaries, presenting themes that resonate with universal human experiences and reflections on life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eEdited by Professor Kailash C. Baral, a distinguished scholar and former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, the anthology reflects his significant contribution to Northeast studies and Indian literary scholarship. His earlier edited work, \u003cem data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eEarth Songs\u003c\/em\u003e, which also featured stories from Northeast India, received wide recognition and was translated into Kannada and Hindi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003ePublished by Sahitya Akademi, this book is an important resource for readers interested in Indian short fiction, regional literature, and the cultural narratives of Northeast India. 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