Siddhartha Ghosh Rachana Sangraha 3

Book Details

• Author: Siddhartha Ghosh

• Publisher: Kalpabiswa Publications

• Language: Bengali

• Cover: Hard Cover

• ISBN: 9788196774530

About The Book

Siddhartha Ghosh Rachana Sangraha 3 is the third volume of the complete works of Siddhartha Ghosh, a prolific writer and a renowned name in Bengali science fiction and historical technology literature. This collection brings together a variety of his works, including short stories, novels, and plays, each reflecting his deep social and political engagement.

A standout feature in this volume is the novel "Chander Mathe One Day," a thrilling science fiction story that revolves around the game of cricket, something unprecedented in Bengali science fiction. The narrative also carries a subtle protest against capitalist, advertisement-driven society. Many of Ghosh’s stories explore themes of societal and economic disparities, as well as resistance to right-wing religious fundamentalism.

In this collection, readers will also find stories that delve into the darker side of humanity, explored through the eyes of alien characters or androids. One such character is Android Yudhishthir, who, through his experiences, gives a critique of civilization, and even attempts to destroy himself for the sake of peace.

The anthology includes references to popular Bengali science fiction characters like Ghanada, Natboltu Chakra, and Shonkur’s Robot Biddhushhekhor. Moreover, in one story, Android Yudhishthir meets Isaac Asimov, a legendary science fiction author and roboticist.

This book features the iconic Kurukshetra Highway story, which merges dystopian themes with lyrical writing, standing as one of the strongest examples of Bengali science fiction.

Table of Contents:

Novels:

• Chander Mathe One Day

• Operation Madhumida

Stories:

• Kach

• Tik Tikir Dakadaki

• Kurukshetra Highway

• Abishkarok Jhntumama

• Time Machine Yudhishthir

• Adalte Yudhishthir

• Shibratrir Rockete Jhntumama

• Cricketer Itihashe Dodo o Yudhishthir

• Khochha Dila Yudhishthir

• Mahakasher Bandha

• Yudhishthir Udhaw

• Jaal Banalo Yudhishthir

• Jhntumamar Shesh Avijan

• Yudhishthirer Adrishya Gola

• Super News

• Jhntumamar Shesh Chhithir Pore

• Jhntumamar Diary

• Jhntumamar Dot Dot

• Jules Verne-er Dut

• Jhntumamar Udan

• Jhntumama 102