Weaving history, myth and current political realities, these three stories by noted Bengali writer Mahasweta Devi explore troubling motifs in contemporary Indian life through the figures and narratives of the indigenous tribes of India. Both delicate and violent, Devi's stories map the experiences of the'tribals' and tribal life under decolonization. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.