Homewards: Towards A Poetics Of Space

About this book

Homewards: Towards A Poetics Of Space is a thought-provoking multi-genre anthology that dares to challenge our preconceptions of home, homeland, and nation. Delving into the theme of home, whether real or imagined, the anthology bravely confronts the inherent vulnerability that lies within this concept. Homes, whether tangible or symbolic, are depicted as intricate realms that intersect and meld together, forming a tapestry of colliding worlds.

This anthology defies the conventional notion of home as a stable and familiar sanctuary, debunking its romanticized idea of being an everlasting refuge. Instead, it delves into the complexities of home, shedding light on how violence and political dynamics can deeply affect and reshape its essence. Through compelling narratives, the anthology explores how geographical contexts and socio-political climates have the power to transform homes into spaces that are far from their conventional representations.

Amidst the chaotic cartographies that impose boundaries and constraints, Homewards strives to evoke a new understanding of space through the art of writing. It beckons readers to contemplate and re-imagine what home truly means when its traditional significance as a place of safety and nostalgia is stripped away. This collection not only challenges our perspectives on home but also seeks to inspire a poetic contemplation of the very essence of space itself.

Editor: Soibam Haripriya

Contributors: Agastya Thapa | Amorette Lyngwa | Amrapali Basumatary | Bhagwati Prasad | Gayatri Thangjam | Janice Pariat | Kumam Davidson Singh | Lapdiang Artimai Syiem | Ma Thida | Mleki Thungon | Mamang Dai | Mouma Mag | Pandora | Parismita Singh | Prashansa Gurung | Priyadarshini Moirangthem | Rubani Yumkhaibam | Rongnyoo Lepcha | Mongfing Lepcha | Shalim Hussain | Soibam Haripriya | Thej Yhome | Vishü Rita Krocha