Patkair Ipare Mor Desh Assamese Novel By Chandana Goswami

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Patkair Ipare Mor Desh Assamese Novel By Chandana Goswami

“Patkair Ipare Mor Desh”, a powerful Assamese novel by Chandana Goswami, is a poignant narrative that delves deep into the themes of identity, displacement, and belonging. Set against the socio-political backdrop of Assam’s borderlands, the novel portrays the struggles of people living along the Indo-Bangladesh border — those whose lives are constantly shaped by questions of nationality, migration, and survival.

Through her sensitive storytelling, Chandana Goswami paints vivid portraits of ordinary men and women caught between geographical boundaries and emotional turmoil. The protagonist’s experiences reflect the pain of separation, the yearning for stability, and the resilience of those who continue to nurture love and hope amid uncertainty. The novel’s title itself — “Patkair Ipare Mor Desh” (“My Country on the Other Side of the Fence”) — evokes a powerful metaphor for longing and the invisible lines that divide humanity.

Goswami’s writing is deeply humanistic, combining lyrical beauty with social consciousness. Her nuanced understanding of Assamese rural life and her empathetic portrayal of marginalized voices make this novel both thought-provoking and emotionally moving.

A remarkable work of modern Assamese literature, Patkair Ipare Mor Desh stands as a tribute to the spirit of endurance and the unbroken bond with one’s homeland.