For, in your tongue, i cannot fit: Encounters with prison

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Edited by Gupta, Shilpa

Contributor(s):

Tripathi, And Salil (Ed.)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Chennai Context 2022Description: V. PISBN:

9789395073745

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DDC classification:

821.8 FOR

Summary: A BOOK THAT SPEAKS POWERFULLY OF HUMAN RESISTANCE AND COURAGE Conceived in dialogue with artist Shilpa Gupta’s multimedia installation, the book brings together many of the poets featured in the installation—every one of them persecuted for their words. It is an immersive experience, featuring illustrations and images alongside the written pieces. It is also the culmination of an effort of collaboration and support, often under extremely difficult conditions, forming a network that spans countries. The result is an anthology that speaks truth to power and is a testament to the community of words. About the Editors Shilpa Gupta is an artist whose work has featured in shows and museums around the world. She lives in Mumbai. Salil Tripathi is a writer and former journalist based in New York. He is a member of PEN International’s board.

List(s) this item appears in: New Arrivals December 2025

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Gandhi Smriti Library	821.8 FOR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		185118

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A BOOK THAT SPEAKS POWERFULLY OF HUMAN RESISTANCE AND COURAGE
Conceived in dialogue with artist Shilpa Gupta’s multimedia installation, the book brings together many of the poets featured in the installation—every one of them persecuted for their words. It is an immersive experience, featuring illustrations and images alongside the written pieces. It is also the culmination of an effort of collaboration and support, often under extremely difficult conditions, forming a network that spans countries. The result is an anthology that speaks truth to power and is a testament to the community of words.
About the Editors
Shilpa Gupta is an artist whose work has featured in shows and museums around the world. She lives in Mumbai.
Salil Tripathi is a writer and former journalist based in New York. He is a member of PEN International’s board.

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