The Heart of the Brahmaputra: Exploring the Nuances of "Mom" in Assamese Romantic Fiction

| Title (Assamese) | Author | Relevance to “Mom + Romance” | |----------------|--------|------------------------------| | Mamor Dron (মামৰ দ্ৰোণ) | Bhabendra Nath Saikia | Mother (Mamoni) as emotional center; explores her past love and present sacrifices. | | Aghari Aru Aghari (আঘাৰি আৰু আঘাৰি) | Arupa Patangia Kalita | A widow and mother of grown children rediscovers companionship bordering on romance. | | Eta Samay Eta Nirjon Duporiya | Anuradha Sharma Pujari | A middle-aged mother’s affair with a younger man; sensitive portrayal of desire and guilt. | | Janmantor (জন্মান্তৰ) | Rita Chowdhury | Mother-daughter parallel love stories across generations; includes mother’s secret romance. | | Moi Aru Maa (মই আৰু মা) | Monikuntala Bhattacharya | Semi-autobiographical; daughter uncovers mother’s hidden romantic correspondence from youth. |

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