Echoes from Lungleng Tang: Bongcher Literature of Oral Tradition (English Version)
Book Details
- Compiled & Edited By: Kamal Bongcher
- Translation Editor: Saroj Chaudhuri
- Contributor: Zohming Thanga Bongcher
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Language: English
- Pages: 149
- ISBN: 9788126032105
- Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
Echoes from Lungleng Tang: Bongcher Literature of Oral Tradition (English Version) is a significant collection dedicated to preserving the rich oral literary heritage of the Bongcher community. Compiled and edited by Kamal Bongcher, with contributions from Zohming Thanga Bongcher and translation editing by Saroj Chaudhuri, the volume presents a diverse selection of traditional narratives, folktales, songs, legends, and oral expressions that have been passed down through generations. These works offer valuable insights into the history, beliefs, customs, worldview, and cultural identity of the Bongcher people. By documenting and translating this oral tradition into English, the book helps safeguard an important aspect of India's indigenous literary heritage while making it accessible to a wider readership. It is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, folklorists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in oral traditions, tribal literature, and the cultural diversity of India.
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Book Details
- Compiled & Edited By: Kamal Bongcher
- Translation Editor: Saroj Chaudhuri
- Contributor: Zohming Thanga Bongcher
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Language: English
- Pages: 149
- ISBN: 9788126032105
- Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
Echoes from Lungleng Tang: Bongcher Literature of Oral Tradition (English Version) is a significant collection dedicated to preserving the rich oral literary heritage of the Bongcher community. Compiled and edited by Kamal Bongcher, with contributions from Zohming Thanga Bongcher and translation editing by Saroj Chaudhuri, the volume presents a diverse selection of traditional narratives, folktales, songs, legends, and oral expressions that have been passed down through generations. These works offer valuable insights into the history, beliefs, customs, worldview, and cultural identity of the Bongcher people. By documenting and translating this oral tradition into English, the book helps safeguard an important aspect of India's indigenous literary heritage while making it accessible to a wider readership. It is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, folklorists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in oral traditions, tribal literature, and the cultural diversity of India.
