Jungle Nama is Amitav Ghosh's verse adaptation of an episode from the legend of Bon Bibi, a tale popular in the villages of the Sundarban, which also lies at the heart of the novel The Hungry Tide. It is the story of the avaricious rich merchant Dhona, the poor lad Dukhey, and his mother; it is also the story of Dokkhin Rai, a mighty spirit who appears to humans as a tiger, of Bon Bibi, the benign goddess of the forest, and her warrior brother Shah Jongoli.
The original print version of this legend, dating back to the nineteenth century, is composed in a Bengali verse meter known as dwipodi poyar. Jungle Nama is a free adaptation of the legend, told entirely in a poyar-like meter of twenty-four syllable couplets that replicate the cadence of the original.
The first-ever book in verse by Amitav Ghosh, Jungle Nama evokes the wonder of the Sundarban through its poetry, accompanied by stunning artwork by the renowned artist Salman Toor. This is an illuminated edition of a fabulous folk tale that every book lover will want to possess.
© 2021 Fourth Estate India (Audiobook): 9789354224492
Release date
Audiobook: 15 September 2021
Jungle Nama is Amitav Ghosh's verse adaptation of an episode from the legend of Bon Bibi, a tale popular in the villages of the Sundarban, which also lies at the heart of the novel The Hungry Tide. It is the story of the avaricious rich merchant Dhona, the poor lad Dukhey, and his mother; it is also the story of Dokkhin Rai, a mighty spirit who appears to humans as a tiger, of Bon Bibi, the benign goddess of the forest, and her warrior brother Shah Jongoli.
The original print version of this legend, dating back to the nineteenth century, is composed in a Bengali verse meter known as dwipodi poyar. Jungle Nama is a free adaptation of the legend, told entirely in a poyar-like meter of twenty-four syllable couplets that replicate the cadence of the original.
The first-ever book in verse by Amitav Ghosh, Jungle Nama evokes the wonder of the Sundarban through its poetry, accompanied by stunning artwork by the renowned artist Salman Toor. This is an illuminated edition of a fabulous folk tale that every book lover will want to possess.
© 2021 Fourth Estate India (Audiobook): 9789354224492
Release date
Audiobook: 15 September 2021
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Srividya
17 Nov 2021
One of the most beautiful audiobooks that I have had the pleasure of listening. The story was really beautiful and quite thought provoking but the accompanying music made it even more wonderful. Truly a must listen.
Priyanshi
9 Jan 2022
Great narration.
Pritha
18 May 2022
Beautiful saga of mangrove land. Loved the narration
Shubhanku
3 Nov 2021
Great
DG
10 Feb 2022
A book meant to be listened ... Wonderful narration/ singing. Really enjoyed this simple beautiful story
Saurav
11 Nov 2021
The book is good.But the narrator made it awesome.Enjoyed listening to it so much😍
Vikas
20 Oct 2021
What a book! What a narration! Enjoy it with headphones.
Deeksha
22 Aug 2022
A beautiful dramatization, a pleasure to listen and relive tales from the Indian subcontinent.
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