Sharatchandrer Boithaki Galpa

🔹 Author: Gopalchandra Roy
🔹 Genre: Biography, Memoir (Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha)
🔹 Format: Hardcover
🔹 ISBN: 9788177562682
🔹 Pages: 128
🔹 Weight: 247 grams

📝 Book Summary:
Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay, the master storyteller of Bengali literature, was not only a gifted writer but also a captivating oral storyteller. His novels and stories continue to enthrall readers across generations, but few know that Sharatchandra’s storytelling prowess extended beyond his written words—his spoken tales had an equally magnetic charm.

This book, ‘Sharatchandrer Boithaki Galpa,’ captures the essence of his conversational storytelling, filled with humor, drama, romance, supernatural elements, and reflections on society. His spontaneous, engaging, and mesmerizing storytelling made him the heart of any gathering, leaving listeners spellbound.

🔹 Key Highlights of the Book:
✔ Rare & Unheard Tales – A collection of oral stories told by Sharatchandra himself, gathered from various sources.
✔ Beyond His Written Works – A glimpse into Sharatchandra’s informal, unfiltered narratives, often more vivid and spontaneous than his published works.
✔ Diverse Themes – Tales of love, betrayal, humor, morality, ghosts, and social satire—each showcasing Sharatchandra’s wit and deep understanding of human emotions.
✔ A Lost Treasure Revived – These stories were once scattered across magazines, letters, and the memories of listeners. This book brings them all together in one place.

📌 This expanded ‘Ananda Edition’ includes even more of Sharatchandra’s unpublished and rare storytelling gems!

📚 Perfect for:

• Readers who love Bengali literature
• Fans of Sharatchandra’s storytelling genius
• Anyone looking for entertaining, witty, and thought-provoking tales

📚 About the Author

📌 Gopalchandra Roy (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:

• Renowned biographer and scholar of Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay
• Also deeply studied 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 Sharatchandra enthusiasts and lovers of Bengali storytelling!