{"product_id":"the-black-magic-women-stories-from-north-east-india","title":"The Black Magic Women (Stories from North-east India)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kandali, Moushumi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780143451105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Magic Women\u003c\/em\u003e by Moushumi Kandali explores the complex and often difficult journey of Assamese women as they navigate life outside their homeland, struggling to retain their 'Assamese-ness' while facing the challenges of assimilation into mainstream Indian society. Through ten powerful stories, Kandali delves into themes of racial discrimination, sexual harassment, and the existential crises that arise from the socio-political turbulence in Assam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the title story, \u003cem\u003eThe Black Magic Women\u003c\/em\u003e, Kandali reflects on how Assamese women are often stereotyped by mainstream society as wielding the power of seduction and black magic, leading to both social discrimination and physical abuse. Other stories such as \u003cem\u003eThe Fireflies Outside of the Frame\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Hyenas and Coach Number One\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eKalindi, Your Black Waters...\u003c\/em\u003e provide raw and thought-provoking insights into issues ranging from racial prejudice to harassment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandali uses a mix of surrealism, myth, and metaphor to convey these poignant experiences, making the collection deeply emotional and thought-provoking. Each story evokes a range of emotions that compel the reader to reflect on the complexities of identity, culture, and societal injustice. \u003cem\u003eThe Black Magic Women\u003c\/em\u003e challenges readers to consider the lived realities of marginalized individuals and confront uncomfortable truths about race, gender, and societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50080704266544,"sku":"Prakash_9780143451105","price":239.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61fKRPyyT3L.jpg?v=1756300762","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-black-magic-women-stories-from-north-east-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}