Nirupama Debi

• Author: Chitralekha Gupta (চিত্ররেখা গুপ্ত)
• Genre: Biography & Memoir (Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350401057
• Pages: 208
• Weight: 332 grams

About the Book

📖 Nirupama Debi was one of the most revered female writers of 19th-century Bengal, much like Swarnakumari Devi. In an era when women were confined to the inner quarters, Nirupama Debi emerged as a literary powerhouse, defying the restrictions imposed by a patriarchal society.

📖 In Nirupama Debi: Jibone O Sahitye, Chitralekha Gupta attempts to rediscover this forgotten literary genius. Drawing from her novels, stories, and personal memories, the book explores:

• The challenges of being a female writer in a male-dominated society
• The deep connection between her personal life and literary creations
• The influence of family, social norms, and contemporary struggles on her writing

🔹 A rare and insightful work that sheds light on an often-overlooked literary figure, this book serves as a window into the life and times of Nirupama Debi.

About the Author

📖 Chitralekha Gupta, born in undivided Dhaka, Bengal, pursued her studies in Kolkata and holds degrees in M.A., LL.B., and Ph.D.
📖 She was a professor in the Archaeology Department at the University of Calcutta and has presented papers at national and international seminars.
📖 In 1999, she chaired the Ancient Indian Section of the Indian History Congress, and in 2005, she led the West Bengal Historical Society.

📖 Her research focuses on 19th-century Bengali women writers, earning her the Leela Award (2010) from the University of Calcutta for her book Pratham Alor Charandhwani.

📖 Other Notable Works:

• The Brahmanas of India—A Study Based on Inscriptions
• The Kayasthas: A Study in the Formation and Early History of a Caste
• Various historical essays and research papers

🔹 A must-read for history enthusiasts and literature lovers seeking to uncover the contributions of Bengal’s pioneering female authors!