Madhukari

Author: Buddhadeb Guha

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170663799
• Pages: 632
• Weight: 882 grams

Synopsis:

📖 A Man’s Struggle Between Freedom & Survival

🐅 The Tiger Within—Prituh Ghosh’s Idealistic Life:
Prituh Ghosh wanted to live like a majestic tiger—independent, self-sufficient, and free from the burdens of society, family, and relationships. He believed in a new religion of equality where every man and woman would share the same dignity, happiness, and freedom. He wanted life to be more than just breathing in and out.

⚖️ Harsh Reality vs. Lofty Ideals:
But can a human truly live like a tiger? Or is survival a never-ending cycle of depending on others, seeking help, and making compromises? Is this inevitable cycle of life what we call Madhukari (honey-gathering)?

💔 A Novel That Goes Beyond A Single Life Story:

• Not just the story of engineer Prituh Ghosh
• Not just the struggle of his wife Rusha, a symbol of women's liberation
• Not just a tale of indigenous people in the forests

🌎 A Timeless Reflection on Society & Humanity:
Madhukari is a bold, dynamic, and philosophical novel that captures:

• The battle between independence and human dependency
• The clash between idealism and real-world responsibilities
• The existential dilemma of modern society

📜 This book is dedicated to the men and women of the 21st century, making it a thought-provoking must-read.

About Buddhadeb Guha:

📍 Profession: A renowned chartered accountant from Eastern India and a celebrated author
🎯 Passions:

• Started hunting at the age of 10 but later renounced it completely
• Loves forests, wildlife, and travel—has explored Africa’s wilderness and many parts of the world
• Deeply familiar with Eastern India’s forests and indigenous communities

📚 Literary Career:

• First book: Jangalmahal
• Wrote many best-selling novels & short stories
• Famous for his controversial yet immensely popular novel, Madhukari
• First children’s book: Rijuda’r Songe Jangale
• Won the Ananda Puraskar (1977)

🎵 Personal Life:

• Married to renowned Rabindra Sangeet singer Ritu Guha
• An accomplished singer himself, skilled in Rabindra Sangeet and classical music

📺 His works have been adapted into TV shows & films, making him a legend in Bengali literature.

🔖 A groundbreaking novel, Madhukari challenges traditional beliefs and redefines the essence of human existence.