Madhupur Bohudoor and Other Stories
📚 Book Details
- Author: Sheelabhadra
- Translator: Jyotirmoy Prodhani
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Language: English
- Edition: 2016
- ISBN: 9788126040650
- Pages: 140
- Format: Paperback
- Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inches)
- Weight: 200 gm
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About the Book
Madhupur Bohudoor, one of the most celebrated works of Sheelabhadra, is a masterful blend of memory, culture, and storytelling. Through a mythic rediscovery of his native place Madhupur, the author gives historical and cultural significance to a region often overlooked in Assam’s literary landscape.
The stories are marked by honesty and depth in character portrayal, reviving the lost traditions and lore of the region. While infused with nostalgia, the writing avoids sentimentality—balancing warmth with sophistication, humor with emotional depth. The result is a work that feels both intimate and universally resonant.
About the Author
Sheelabhadra (1924–2008) was a major voice in Assamese literature. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994 for Madhupur Bohudoor and was honored with several other prestigious awards, including the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award and Assam Valley Award. His novels and short stories have been widely translated, earning him national recognition.
About the Translator
Jyotirmoy Prodhani is a Professor of English at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. An accomplished translator, he has worked extensively on Assamese and Rajbanshi literature. He is also the author of Creativity and Conflict in the Plays of Sam Shepard and editor of the journal Protocol: Journal of Translation, Creative and Critical Writings.
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📚 Book Details
- Author: Sheelabhadra
- Translator: Jyotirmoy Prodhani
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Language: English
- Edition: 2016
- ISBN: 9788126040650
- Pages: 140
- Format: Paperback
- Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inches)
- Weight: 200 gm
📝 Description
About the Book
Madhupur Bohudoor, one of the most celebrated works of Sheelabhadra, is a masterful blend of memory, culture, and storytelling. Through a mythic rediscovery of his native place Madhupur, the author gives historical and cultural significance to a region often overlooked in Assam’s literary landscape.
The stories are marked by honesty and depth in character portrayal, reviving the lost traditions and lore of the region. While infused with nostalgia, the writing avoids sentimentality—balancing warmth with sophistication, humor with emotional depth. The result is a work that feels both intimate and universally resonant.
About the Author
Sheelabhadra (1924–2008) was a major voice in Assamese literature. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994 for Madhupur Bohudoor and was honored with several other prestigious awards, including the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award and Assam Valley Award. His novels and short stories have been widely translated, earning him national recognition.
About the Translator
Jyotirmoy Prodhani is a Professor of English at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. An accomplished translator, he has worked extensively on Assamese and Rajbanshi literature. He is also the author of Creativity and Conflict in the Plays of Sam Shepard and editor of the journal Protocol: Journal of Translation, Creative and Critical Writings.
