Conflict, trauma, memory : a chronicle of Northeast Indian literature / Jayini Bhaumik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bhaumik, Jayini, 1993- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indic literature--India, Northeastern--History and criticism.

Indic literature.

Collective memory and literature.

War and literature.

Social conflict in literature.

Physical Description:

162 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chennai ; New York : Peter Lang, [2025]

Summary:

"The intersection of trauma, memory, and literature is a complex area of exploration. In conflict zones, the transgenerational transmission of trauma reflects ongoing struggles. The narratives from Northeast India reveal the enduring effects of ongoing conflict while showcasing the region's overlooked cultural diversity. This book examines the nuances of literature emerging from conflict zones, focusing on how storytelling captures and conveys traumatic memories within a necropolitical context. It includes insightful analyses of select works by prominent authors such as Temsula Ao, Mamang Dai, Janice Pariat, and Jahnavi Barua. This book goes beyond traditional conflict studies by focusing on the emotional impact of literary representations. It serves as a platform for the voices of individuals affected by violence and advocates for a society founded on equality and justice. This book will be invaluable for literature enthusiasts, students, and researchers interested in conflict zone literature and the literary works from Northeast India"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Traversing the history and heritage of Northeast literature

Conflict and necropolitics : These hills called home : stories from a warzone

Storytelling as resistance : The black hill

Transnational feminism vis-à-vis conflicted female discourses : Rebirth

Historicizing memory : Boats on land

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Bhaumik, Jayini, 1993- Conflict, trauma, memory

ISBN:

9781803748368

1803748362

OCLC:

1565273831

Publisher Number:

90104330481