These collections, from the classic to the contemporary, ensure that the romantic spirit of Manipuri fiction remains vibrant and accessible.
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For the diaspora, reading these stories is a way to return home. The description of a simple evening snack of Singju or the sound of the evening curfew siren (a somber reality in recent decades) evokes a strong sense of place and time. These collections, from the classic to the contemporary,
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