Call for Paper on “Indian Tribal Literature: A Critical Study”
Authentic, scholarly and unpublished research papers are
invited from academics and writers for publication in an edited volume with
ISBN. Authors are requested to strictly follow the submission guidelines
mentioned herewith in their papers. Only electronic submission via email will
be accepted for publication. The proposed title of the volume which is below,
may subject to change:
Indian Tribal Literature: A Critical Study
Indian tribal literature, often referred to as
"Adivasi Sahitya," encompasses the oral and written traditions of
various tribal communities, including songs, folk tales, and other forms
of expression, often reflecting their unique cultures and perspectives. Tribal literature often explores themes related to
nature, spirituality, social structures, resistance, and the struggles of
tribal communities. While some tribal literature is available in English,
much of it is written in vernacular languages such as Gondi, Kurukh, Santali,
Ho, and Bhili, as well as in languages like Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Malayalam,
and Kannada. This is a bitter
reality that written Adivasi literature is mainly confined to a few larger
communities and certain regions, while the majority of the Adivasi communities have
not yet had any written literature penned by their own people. Moreover, their
own indigenous languages have become vulnerable and endangered due to the lack
of state recognition and support. As a
result the academic discourse on Adivasis, with very little representation from
these communities, leaves little space for Adivasi voices in Indian Literature. The
present anthology is an attempt to foreground the hidden treasures of Indian
tribal literature.
Submission Guidelines
Ø File must be in Microsoft Word format
following MLA 9th edition carrying a self declaration that it is an
original work and has not been published/ sent for publication anywhere else.
Ø Font & size: Times New Roman 12, whereas
the title must be in 14 point size, bold.
Ø Word limit: Minimum 2000 and Maximum 4000
including Abstract
Ø A brief bio-note of 150 words of the
respective authors should be attached towards the end of the paper.
Ø Authors are requested to submit their
manuscript to cfpforbookchapter@gmail.com before 31 May, 2025 (If
you need an extension for one or two weeks after the deadline, you may email at cfpforbookchapter@gmail.com before the deadline is over)
For any other query, feel free to email at cfpforbookchapter@gmail.com
Regards
Dr. Dipak Giri
Author-cum-Editor