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Author: Aparna Upadhyaya Sanyal
Publisher Vishwakarma Publications
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 152 (hardcover)
Not all tales are grand or legendary
Some are so wretched they make you wary
Of humanity and it's very grain,
so, listen and learn from this tale of pain"
Circus Folk and Village freaks is not just some regular poems, but a show case of painstaking tales of individuals who joins circus and dedicate their life in
entertaining audiences. The author has written about " not much
talk" about topics like hirsutism, mental illness, sexual problem, superstition and henceforth in form of 18 narrative poems which are inter connected
to each other. Few of the poems were so oddly creepy and it will make you think about the society.The book focuses on how and why the village individuals
took shelter in the circus. Every individual small or big has their own personality and they are
dedicated in their job. Strong use of vocabulary made each character stand out among the rest. But it can be tough at times.The book contains beautiful art work making it easier for the reader to understand.It is totally an unique book of queer tales and recommended for poem lovers.
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