“AMAJOK aser tanga otsütem” a short stories book in Ao written by Maongienla. Asst. Prof. Dept. of English, Fazl Ali College (FAC) was released on 5 August at Conference hall, Fazl Ali College.
Rev. Dr. M. Rongsen, President, Ao Riju released the book while Lima Lemdor, Pastor, FAC Union Church, pronounced the dedicatory prayer.
Dr. I. Wati Imchen, Principal, FAC in his welcomed address thanked the author for choosing FAC for the release of the book while also welcoming everyone to the event.
The author, Maongienla, in her speech thanked all individuals who contributed towards the successful completion of the book. She specifically mentioned two of her former students who contributed towards her the design of her book cover and illustrations inside the book. She also expressed her gratitude towards the Depart of English, FAC for the support and help throughout the writing of her book.
Bendangsenla, Associate Prof. Dept. Of English, FAC, gave a review of the book where she stated that the book “AMAJOK aser tanga otsütem” unlike other short stories, is tied to a character by the name of Aonaro. It is not stated in the stories but as one reads through the stories, one can connect.
She also claimed that because the stories in the book are personal accounts of real people, they can be related to by ordinary individuals. Bendangsenla further added that the characters in the stories are not explained in detail but their ways and behaviours explains the biography of a character of, and this she said is the talent of the author while also adding that in many books the characters tend to be the mouth piece of the author but the characters have no agenda for the author in this book.
She concluded that the work captures the angst of a housewife and the feeling of lack that women suffer in society.
The programme was chaired by Repabenla, Asst. Prof. Department of Ao, FAC. The book will be available for purchase on Amazon website.