From the Unheard to the Heard

This book depicts the fascinating journey of the tribals from the realm of the unknown to the known. They are no longer the marginalised ones, but are active contributors to the enrichment of society' s culture and tradition. Contemporary society owes a lot to their rich legacy that has organically linked mankind with nature. A rich tapestry of the mosaic of tribal culture comprising of folklore, dance, songs, dialects, rituals, paintings are presented through the articles. The Book celebrates the emerging future of the tribal literary wealth that would eventually become a part of the main literary tradition, drawing admiration and readership from all corners of the world. About the Editors Prof. Silima Nanda has worked in various government colleges in Odisha and as Director of the International Division at Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. Dr Prajna Paramita Panigrahi, an assistant professor at Utkal University, specialises in communication research, gender studies, and English writing in India. Dr Shashibhusan Nayak is the founder of the Centre for Autofiction Studies, editor of Auto/Fiction, convener of the Auto/Fiction Studies network, and review editor of Publishing History.