Dashti Upanyas

• Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• ISBN: 9788177560848
• Pages: 594
• Weight: 945 grams
• Format: Hardcover

Book Description:

• Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay is a renowned Bengali author, whose works encompass various genres, including novels and stories for children.
• His writing often reflects a deep sense of nostalgia, vivid descriptions, and portrays the subtleties of human emotions, while also delving into social issues.
• Dashti Upanyas brings together ten remarkable novels from his extensive collection, showcasing his literary journey.

About the Author:

• Full Name: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Date of Birth: 2nd November 1935
• Place of Birth: Bikrampur, Dhaka District (now in Bangladesh)
• Early Life: His childhood was spent in various places due to his father's work as a railway employee, leading to a nomadic lifestyle. He lived in Kolkata during World War II and later in Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, and Assam.
• Education:
  • Spent his childhood in various regions, and in the early 1950s, he lived in Cooch Behar.
  • Attended a missionary school and boarding school.
  • Completed I.A. from Victoria College and B.A. from a college in Kolkata.
  • Postgraduate studies at Calcutta University.
• Career:
  • Began his career as a schoolteacher and later entered journalism.
  • He worked with Anandabazar Patrika and made his literary debut with his first short story published in Desh magazine.
• Notable Works:
  • His first novel was Ghūn Poka.
  • His first children's novel was Monojder Adbhut Bari.
• Awards and Recognitions:
  • In 1985, he received the Vidyasagar Award for his excellence in children's literature.
  • In 1989, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Manab Zamin.
  • He has also received the Ananda Puraskar.

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay is known for his mastery in creating realistic characters and weaving complex yet accessible narratives.