The Circle of Karma
About the book
Tsomo leaves her village and seeks her own path through work, religion and social restrictions.
Asia · FIRST READING PATHS
Bhutan
Kunzang Choden wrote the first English-language novel by a woman from Bhutan. Her book follows a woman’s experience and the textures of ritual life. Beside Choden's novel, Folktales of Bhutan records oral storytelling traditions. Karma Phuntsho's history offers a separate nonfiction route combining traditional accounts with academic analysis.
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- The Circle of KarmaKunzang Choden
- The History of BhutanKarma Phuntsho
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Folktales of Bhutan
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A collection recording Bhutanese folktales and legends from oral tradition.
The History of Bhutan
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A history of Bhutan combining traditional accounts with historical analysis.
Dawa: The Story of a Stray Dog in Bhutan
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The story of a stray dog offers an unusual perspective on Bhutanese life.
Chilli and Cheese: Food and Society in Bhutan
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A personal account of food, customs and changing social life in Bhutan.
Context and sources
Sources on authors and their connections to this country. Specific edition details appear beside each book. Polish and English originals are not labelled as translations.
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