Explore the powerful voice of Shyamal Kumar Pramanik, a luminary of the Bangla Dalit literary movement. Translated by Sayantan Dasgupta, this collection offers compelling English renditions of stories vividly portraying the lives of the downtrodden in contemporary India, particularly in the unique Sundarbans region. Delve into narratives shaped by personal experience, highlighting caste, deprivation, and resilience. Essential for students of Indian literature and anyone seeking to understand Dalit writing, these evocative pieces bring marginalized voices to the forefront, supported by insightful reflections on Pramanik’s life and work.