Dashti Upanyas

📌 Book Details:

• Author: Subodh Ghosh
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172154660
• Pages: 852
• Weight: 1129 grams

📚 About the Book:

"Dashti Upanyas" is a remarkable collection of ten diverse and thought-provoking novels by legendary Bengali writer Subodh Ghosh.

Subodh Ghosh was not just a celebrated storyteller but also an inspiration to generations of writers. His writing is known for linguistic brilliance, thematic depth, and unforgettable characters.

This collection includes some of his most iconic works, such as:
✔ "Jiya Bharli" – Based on real-life experiences from the India-China border conflict in NEFA and Assam.
✔ "Sujata" – A novel that was adapted into films in both Hindi and Bengali and staged multiple times. It also won him the prestigious "Best Story" award in the All India Film Awards.
✔ "Kalketu", "Basant Tilak", "Kantidhara", "Rupasagar", "Barnali", "Bandhu Golap", "Dui Gandharva", and "Eso Pathik"—Seven other novels showcasing his literary mastery.

🔹 This collection highlights Subodh Ghosh’s incredible range, from historical and social narratives to philosophical and psychological themes.
🔹 His language is rich, his characters unforgettable, and his storytelling deeply impactful.

📚 About the Author:

🔹 Subodh Ghosh was born in 1909 in Hazaribagh, though his ancestral home was in Bikrampur, Dhaka (now Bangladesh).
🔹 He spent his early years in Hazaribagh and studied at St. Columba's College.
🔹 A self-educated intellectual, he gained knowledge from the library of philosopher Mahesh Ghosh.
🔹 He led an extraordinary life, working in diverse professions—tuition teacher, bus conductor, truck driver, circus worker, municipal sweeper, and even a vaccine administrator in East Africa.
🔹 His literary career took off in the 1930s, when he joined Anandabazar Patrika as an editor.
🔹 His first story, "Ajantrik", was written at the insistence of friends, followed by "Fossil", which created a sensation in Bengali literature.

🏆 Awards & Recognition:
✔ Ananda Puraskar
✔ Jagattarini Medal from Calcutta University

🔹 Though he appeared reserved, he was known among close friends as witty, warm, and a lover of engaging discussions.
🔹 He passed away on March 10, 1980.

📖 "Dashti Upanyas" is a must-have for anyone who appreciates timeless literature filled with depth, wisdom, and masterful storytelling.