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A Fistful of Moonlight

New Fiction from Assam
By Various authors
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A Fistful of Moonlight is a collection of imaginative stories that explore the interplay between mystical and everyday realities. Each tale weaves elements of fantasy into situations of human struggle and triumph, touching on themes of love, loss, and redemption. This anthology offers readers a diverse array of characters and settings, ensuring an engaging experience that stirs the imagination.
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You might enjoy this intriguing collection if you have a penchant for diverse tales woven with elements of mystery and wonder. With contributions from various talented authors, you'll encounter a range of perspectives and storytelling styles, each one possibly sparking your imagination in unexpected ways. If you appreciate narratives that blend the mystical with the human experience, this book could be a compelling addition to your reading list.

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Fourteen stories that explore love, identity, politics, fantasy and a fresh take on an age-old fairy tale, transporting readers into the heart of contemporary writing from Assam.

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"Tender, terrifying, and heart-rending . . . A must read" GEETANJALI SHREE, author of International Booker Prize-winning Tomb of Sand

A Fistful of Moonlight is a collection of fourteen stories that explore love, identity, politics, fantasy, and a fresh take on an age-old fairy tale, transporting readers into the heart of contemporary writing from Assam.

A man is so fascinated by shoes that he sees the world through the lens of footwear.

A daughter's forced death sparks generations of trauma until the family confronts their curse.

A young girl is liberated when she chops away her long tresses and, along with them, the pain of several identities.

The oilfield disaster at Baghjan claims a life, and a community struggles to make sense of their loss.

Social taboos prevent a love match, leaving emotional wounds that will last forever.

A family's future is at risk when they are forced to leave their home yet again.

UNTOLD is a writer development programme for marginalised writers in areas of conflict and post-conflict. These stories are the culmination of a literary project led by Untold and BEE Books in Kolkata, and include four stories by more established Assamese writers.

A companion volume to My Pen is the Wing of a Bird: New Fiction by Afghan Women, it introduces new and diverse voices to audiences worldwide.

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A Fistful of Moonlight is reviewed as a collection of poignant and powerful tales that delve into themes of loss, suffering, and the struggles of individuals against oppressive societal and state forces, as well as the destructive impact of nature and corporate power. The stories are noted for their haunting atmosphere, sometimes lightened by dark humour, maintaining a compelling urgency. The translation is praised for effectively capturing the essence of the original Assamese work.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529431926

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: MacLehose Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Untold is a charity working to develop and amplify the work of writers marginalised by community or conflict. Its editors and translators work collaboratively with writers to develop their craft,

connect them to one another, and share their stories with readers worldwide. Write Assamese replicates Untold's Write Afghanistan project, which resulted in the publication of My Pen is the Wing of a Bird, now sold for translation in several territories.

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