The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker
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| Author | Indira Goswami |
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| Original title | Dontal Hatir Une Khowda Howda |
| Translator | Indira Goswami |
| Country |
 India
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| Language | Kamrupi |
| Subject | Social |
| Genre | Fiction, Short Stories |
| Publisher | Rupa & Co. (English) |
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Publication date
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1986 |
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Published in English
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2004 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 372 |
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The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker is a novel written by Indira Goswami in Kamrupi language. Book deals with different social issues of mid twentieth century Kamrup. Published as Dontal Hatir Une Khowa Howdah in 1986, it was translated into English by the author in 2004.
Set in Palashbari in Kamrup, it revolves around lead protagonist Giribaala and the society around her. As an Brahmin widow, she narrates her experiences between two worlds: traditionalism and liberalism. The novel explores a powerful picture of change and transition.
In the year 2000, the Bharatiya Jnanpith conferred Jnanpith Award for this piece of work, among others.
Work is adapted in numerous television serials like Ruma Ghosh's Kamrup Ki Kahani and in movies.
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