Tribal Culture in Mahasweta Devi’s The Book of the Hunter

Abstract

This paper discusses the Shabar’s cultural values and progressive cultural deterioration in Mahasweta Devi’s The Book of the Hunter. It also focuses on the tribal community’s socio-cultural traits. The Book of the Hunter focuses on the position and challenges of the Shabars tribal community in the sixteenth century. Mahasweta Devi attempts to illustrate tribal people’s struggles in a patriarchal society and make them evident. Indigenous people are descendants of the previous inhabitants and occupants of a country or region. They exhibit a fair amount of diversity in culture, religion, and socioeconomic connection, both over time and historically. Tribals in India’s Northeast region have remarkable cultural diversity, extending ancestral roots to distant regions. It is crucial to raise awareness about these indigenous civilizations. As an outcome, this research highlights the lifestyle, culture, and Relationships in an upbeat manner rather than perceiving the problem adversely.