Jiban Narah

Jiban Narah (born 1970) is the author of six books of poetry in Assamese. Considered a popular and influential poet in his home state, he has been translated into other Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Manipuri, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati and Tamil. A book of English translations of his poems, The Buddha and Other Poems, appeared earlier this year. He is also a writer of fiction and essays. He works as a college lecturer in Nagaon, Assam.

  • Guest by Jiban Narah ( trans: Lyra Neog Bora )

    Guest by Jiban Narah ( trans: Lyra Neog Bora )

  • Farewell by Jiban Narah (trans. by Lyra Neog Bora)

    Farewell by Jiban Narah (trans. by Lyra Neog Bora)

  • Fear of Death and Endless Sorrow – From Jiban Narah’s ‘Bhoomir Bhool’

    Fear of Death and Endless Sorrow – From Jiban Narah’s ‘Bhoomir Bhool’

  • The Gourd Blossom | Jiban Narah

    The Gourd Blossom | Jiban Narah