Animalia Indica The Finest Animal Stories In Indian Literature

“Animalia Indica: The Finest Animal Stories in Indian Literature” is a curated anthology of animal-themed writing from across Indian languages, selected and introduced by Sumana Roy. Bringing together classic and contemporary authors, it showcases how animals appear as companions, symbols, tricksters, and witnesses to human life in Indian storytelling. The collection spans genres and periods, offering a rich, cross-cultural view of India’s relationship with animals in myth, folklore, and modern fiction.