Sharatchandra

🔹 Author: Gopalchandra Roy
🔹 Genre: Biography, Memoir (Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha)
🔹 Format: Hardcover
🔹 ISBN: 9788177563344
🔹 Pages: 500
🔹 Weight: 819 grams

📝 Book Summary:
Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay—one of Bengal’s most beloved literary figures—led a life full of mystique, myths, and misconceptions. Alongside his unparalleled literary fame, there emerged numerous legends, rumors, and misinterpretations about his personal life.

This definitive biography of Sharatchandra separates fact from fiction, offering an authentic and well-researched account of his life. Unlike other biographies that relied on hearsay or exaggerated anecdotes, Gopalchandra Roy meticulously pieced together historical records and first-hand sources to present a true and factual portrait of the great author.

🔹 Key Highlights of the Book:
✔ Unraveling the Myths – Debunking the various rumors and folklore surrounding Sharatchandra’s life.
✔ A Life of Struggles & Success – Tracing his journey from a rebellious and wandering youth to a literary legend.
✔ Unparalleled Literary Contributions – Exploring his immortal works, their impact on society, and his evolution as a writer.
✔ A Rare & Invaluable Biography – A landmark addition to Bengali biographical literature, shedding new light on the humanitarian spirit of Sharatchandra.

For literature enthusiasts, researchers, and admirers of Sharatchandra, this book is an essential read that illuminates the truth behind the man who captured the heart of Bengal through his timeless stories.

📚 About the Author

📌 Gopalchandra Roy was born on April 12, 1916 (30 Chaitra, 1322 B.S.).

📌 Academic & Professional Background:

• M.A. from the University of Calcutta
• Assistant Editor of ‘Bharatbarsha’ Monthly Magazine
• Curator of Rishi Bankim Library & Archive in Naihati
• Researcher at Rabindra Bhavan, Santiniketan
• Actively involved in rural development initiatives

📌 Literary & Research Contributions:

• Foremost Biographer & Researcher on Sharatchandra
• Also studied and wrote on Bankimchandra, Rabindranath, Nazrul, and Jibanananda
• Authored over 50 books
• Recipient of multiple literary awards

📌 Notable Associations:

• Had close interactions with Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and several prominent Indian & foreign literary figures

A must-read for anyone interested in Bengali literature and the life of a literary genius!