Kishor Galpasamagra 2

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Children's Compilation - Anthology
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789388870580
• Pages: 460
• Weight: 760 grams

Book Overview:

For decades, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay has enchanted young readers with his extraordinary stories. His world is populated with eccentric characters, benevolent ghosts, amusing detectives, and extraterrestrial beings, all brimming with wonder and charm.

These tales offer children the magic of imagination intertwined with the power of goodness. Adults, too, find themselves engrossed, revisiting their lost childhoods through his stories. From mysteries to ghostly adventures, science fiction to humorous tales, this second volume of Kishor Galpasamagra promises a delightful experience for readers of all ages.

Published by Ananda Publishers, this anthology is a treasure trove for everyone who enjoys engaging storytelling and vivid imagination.

About the Author:

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (Born: November 2, 1935) is one of the most celebrated authors in Bengali literature, admired for his contributions to both children's and adult literature.

• Birthplace: Bikrampur, Dhaka (present-day Bangladesh).
• Childhood: A nomadic life due to his father's railway job took him to places like Kolkata, Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, and Assam.
• Education: Completed his schooling in missionary institutions and pursued higher education at Victoria College and the University of Calcutta.
• Career: Began as a schoolteacher and transitioned to journalism, now associated with Anandabazar Patrika.

His debut story was published in Desh magazine, followed by the novel Ghurnopoka. His first children’s novel, Monojder Adbhut Bari, set the stage for his illustrious career in children’s literature.

• Awards:
  • Vidyasagar Puraskar (1985) for children's literature.
  • Ananda Puraskar.
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel Manabjamin