Dashti Upanyas

• Author: Sukanta Gangopadhyay
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• ISBN : 9789354253317
• Pages: 984
• Weight: 1283 grams
• Format: Hardcover

Book Description:

• Sukanta Gangopadhyay began writing novels in 1998 and has since penned numerous works, all of which have garnered great reader interest. His storytelling style creates an enchanting and immersive atmosphere, where his characters come alive, feeling deeply familiar, as if they could be touched and spoken to.
• Known for his skill in weaving complex human psychology into simple yet captivating narratives, Gangopadhyay excels in bringing parallel realities to life. His works explore various facets of society, portraying characters from different walks of life and professions, each presenting a rich psychological depth.
• Love, when explored in his novels, is imbued with a poetic and luminous quality. Nature also plays a central role in his works, almost acting as a character itself, shaping the ambiance and emotional landscape of his narratives.
• As time and society change, so do his characters and the writer himself, becoming a modern-day chronicler of human experience.
• This anthology compiles ten of his most memorable novels:
  • Mayabhumi
  • Glani
  • Holudbani
  • Adim Janopod
  • Abujh Meye
  • Praner Manush
  • Dekhe Par Hoben Rasta
  • Megheder Ghorbari
  • Bahirpane
  • Jyotsnapujo

About the Author:

• Full Name: Sukanta Gangopadhyay
• Birth Date: 21st January 1961, Northpara, Hooghly, West Bengal
• Family Background: His paternal ancestors are from Bihar, and his maternal family hails from Dinajpur in Bangladesh.
• Education & Profession: Sukanta Gangopadhyay studied photography and worked as the head of the technical department at a photo-printing company.
• Early Writing Career: His writing journey began during his student years, and his first short story was published in Desh magazine. After that, he gained recognition for his storytelling skills, earning admiration from a broader readership.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • 1997: Galpomela Award
  • 1999 & 2002: Ananda Snehosom Sharad Arghya for Best Novel
  • 2003: Ananda National Insurance Sharad Arghya for Best Short Story
  • 2006: Detol-Anandabazar Sharad Arghya for Best Short Story
  • 2005: Bangla Akademi Sutopa Raychaudhuri Smarak Puraskar
  • 2007: Shailajananda Birth Centenary Smarak Puraskar
  • 2013: Taradas Bandyopadhyay Sahitya Samman
  • 2014: Gajendrakumar Mitra & Sumathnath Ghosh Smriti Puraskar

Sukanta Gangopadhyay's writing captures the essence of modern life, human relationships, and deep emotions. His work is celebrated for its sensitivity and timeless relevance.