Elizabeth Enslin (Book order)

Elizabeth Enslin Book order

Elizabeth Enslin is an author whose work is deeply rooted in her engagement with cultural anthropology and women's lived experiences. Her writing, often incorporating elements of creative nonfiction and poetry, explores the intersection of poetics, politics, and ecology, drawing inspiration from the women she encountered during her time in Nepal. Enslin focuses on how communities organize and how their lives are shaped by agricultural practices and cultural traditions. Her distinctive perspective, informed by living in remote landscapes, offers readers an intimate look at the interwoven nature of the personal and the political.

While the Gods Were Sleeping

298 pages
11 hours of reading

3.6(473)Add rating

Love and marriage brought American anthropologist Elizabeth Enslin to a world she never planned to make her own: a life among Brahman in-laws in a remote village in the plains of Nepal. As she faced the challenges of married life, birth, and childrearing in a foreign culture, she discovered as much about human resilience, and the capacity for courage, as she did about herself. While the Gods Were Sleeping: A Journey Through Love and Rebellion in Nepaltells a compelling story of a woman transformed in intimate and unexpected ways. Set against the backdrop of increasing political turmoil in Nepal, Enslin's story takes us deep into the lives of local women as they claim their rightful place in society and make their voices heard.