It’s presently obtainable for pre-order on e-commerce web sites. (Representational picture)
The much-loved Bhojpuri historic novel Phoolsunghi, written by veteran Bhojpuri author Pandey Kapil, has now been translated into English.
The e book, touted to be the primary ever Bhojpuri novel translated in English, shall be revealed below Penguin Random Home India’s ‘Hamilton’ imprint subsequent month. It’s translated by academic-writer Gautam Choubey.
Set in colonial Bihar, it narrates the story of an unfulfilled love between Mahendra Mishra, one of the crucial standard but enigmatic Bhojpuri poets, and courtesan Dhelabai. The 2 protagonists are introduced collectively by surprising circumstances, however additionally they endure as a result of them.
“I’m completely thrilled that Penguin Random Home India goes to publish the English translation of Phoolsunghi. Translating this phenomenal novel introduced collectively a group of authors, language students and Bhojpuri lovers. I’m glad the remainder of the world would now be capable to uncover a side of Bhojpuri tradition that they had by no means imagined and hopefully respect its richness,” stated Choubey.
In response to the writer, crammed with mujras, mehfils, authorized battles and intrigues, the 1977 novel makes for a gripping learn and can carry alive the cultural ethos of a forgotten world.
“Ever since Phoolsunghi landed upon my desk, it has been an thrilling journey of discovering the plentiful literature of a language we have no idea sufficient about. Anybody who picks up this e book shall be charmed by the fantastic thing about its misplaced world,” stated Ananya Bhatia, affiliate commissioning editor, Penguin Random Home India.
Even actor Manoj Bajpayee, two-time recipient of the Nationwide Movie Award and an advocate for Bhjopuri, welcomed the English translation of Pandey Kapil’s iconic novel and stated “Phoolsunghi‘s biggest triumph lies in bringing the pulsating soul of an artist to life.”
“I hope that this translation attracts mainstream’s consideration in direction of the lengthy uncared for language, literature and tradition of the Bhojpuri talking individuals of the world,” he added.
It’s presently obtainable for pre-order on e-commerce web sites.
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