And That is Why, L. Somi Roy
And That is Why, L. Somi Roy
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And That is Why
Manipuri Myths Retold

Author: L. Somi Roy

Narrator: L. Somi Roy

Unabridged: 3 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/30/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

A collection of endearing and vibrant retellings of Manipuri myths told for the first time ever to the outside world!Discover twelve magical tales from Manipur, the mountain land in the north-east of India on the border with Myanmar. Passed down by learned scholars, balladeers and grandmothers over hundreds of years, these unknown myths and fables are enriched with beautifully rich paintings that will transport you to Manipur!

About The Author

L. Somi Roy is the author of And That Is Why: Manipuri Myths Retold (2021), the precursor to Feathers, Fools, and Farts: Manipuri Folktales Retold. A cultural conservationist, curator, and translator, he has curated film for museums in New York like the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Asia Society. His translations of his mother, the Manipuri writer Binodini, include the Penguin Modern Classic novel The Princess and the Political Agent (2020). He is the founder trustee of Imasi: The Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi Foundation in Imphal.

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