The Land of Unfree Laborers

Description

“The Land of Unfree Laborers” is an anthology of short stories depicting the life of peasants and street vendors. The stories do not focus on any one particular region, but on day today common problems and struggles faced by peasants from various regions across the world. Though the regions may differ in cultures, languages and lifestyle yet the miseries of the poor are alike in the nook and corner of the world.The situations narrated in these stories reflect farmers’ misery, tears, culture, village rivalry, life’s adversities, their dignity of labor and integrity. Their poverty, sweat, effort and suffering are unnoticed. Moreover, owing to bankruptcy and indebtedness, the sons of the good earth vent their frustration by resorting to suicide. The stories reveal about a few real life heroes who have never given up their hope and perseverance, but stood firm and continued to work extraordinarily despite the adversities and proved to be an exemplary to the hopeless folk. Such unsung heroes have been recognized, appreciated and supported by a few young and dynamic writers and activists proving themselves as responsible citizens to awake and inspire many more humans.