Samagata Madhumas – 1st Part

 Book Details

• Title: সমাগত মধুমাস – ১ম খণ্ড (Samagata Madhumas – Volume 1)

• Publisher: পারুল প্রকাশনী (Parul Prakashani Pvt. Ltd.)

• Language: বাংলা (Bengali)

• ISBN: 9789381140420

• Format: Paperback

 About the Book

"সমাগত মধুমাস – ১ম খণ্ড" is a compelling historical novel by acclaimed Bengali author অভিজিৎ চৌধুরী, centered around the life and times of মদনমোহন তর্কালঙ্কার—a pioneering figure in Bengali literature, social reform, and women’s education.

Set against the backdrop of a society caught between the glow of Western enlightenment and the grip of medieval orthodoxy, the novel paints a rich and layered portrait of 19th-century Bengal. মদনমোহন, a poet, lyricist, and reformer, navigates this complex socio-cultural landscape with intellectual vigor and emotional depth.

🔍 Key Elements:

• Rich Character Ensemble: The narrative interweaves real historical personalities like ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর, রাজা রাধাকান্ত দেব, রামগোপাল ঘোষ, and বিটন সাহেব, alongside fictional yet vividly imagined characters such as his wife মুক্তকেশী, daughters ভুবনমালা, কুন্দমালা, and হেমবালা.

• Philosophical & Emotional Core: At its heart, this novel is about the inner struggle of a man torn between progress and tradition, intellect and emotion, family duty and societal expectations.

• Unique Subplots: Particularly noteworthy are the characters of বাচস্পতি খুড়ো, an alcoholic and disgraced Sanskrit College scribe with a divine voice, and তারাসুন্দরী, a courtesan. Their unlikely bond adds a poignant layer of love, loss, and longing to the larger story.

The prose is lyrical, the historical detail meticulous, and the themes timeless—making this novel a must-read for lovers of Bengali literature and Indian historical fiction.