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Bashabi Fraser

    Bashabi Fraser, an Indian-born Scottish writer, crafts works that deeply explore the themes of transnationalism, culture, and identity. Her writing serves as a bridge between different worlds, examining the intricate connections and evolving senses of belonging that arise from cross-cultural experiences. Fraser’s distinctive voice offers readers profound insights into navigating multiple cultural landscapes. Through her publications, she illuminates the rich tapestry of lives lived between traditions and geographies.

    Letters to My Mother
    Patient Dignity
    A Card for My Mom
    Rabindranath Tagore
    From the Ganga to the Tay
    Ragas and Reels
    • 2025

      Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mother's Day, the narrative captures the bustling atmosphere of shops adorned with lights and gifts. As people eagerly search for the ideal present to bring joy to their mothers, the story highlights themes of love, celebration, and the special bond between mothers and their children. The excitement and warmth of the occasion create a heartwarming scene filled with laughter and anticipation.

      A Card for My Mom
    • 2023
    • 2021

      Patient Dignity

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A transnational collection of 'Pandemic Poems' and paintings that, among other things, compares India with Scotland. Vibha's paintings go hand in hand with Bashabi's evocative poetry.

      Patient Dignity
    • 2019

      Rabindranath Tagore

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A timely reappraisal of Indian writer, composer, musician, artist and activist Rabindranath Tagore.

      Rabindranath Tagore
    • 2015

      Letters to My Mother

      • 119 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A collection of poetry on the themes of motherhood, empowerment, love and loss by acclaimed poet who has published three collections previously. Drawing on her Indian and British life experience, Fraser engages with hard-hitting current issues such as rape culture in India, climate change and war.

      Letters to My Mother
    • 2012

      Ragas and Reels

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A collection of poems about the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures in today's Scotland, each poem created around one of Rodrigues' photographic portraits.

      Ragas and Reels
    • 2009

      The Ganga and the Tay is an epic concrete poem in which the River Ganges and the River Tay relate the historical importance of the ties between India and Scotland and their contemporary relevance as a natural symbol of continuity and peace.

      From the Ganga to the Tay