Dashti Upanyas

Name: Dashti Upanyas
Brand: Ananda Publishers
SKU: AnandaPublishers_9788177563023
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Book Description:

Nabnita Deb Sen's literary persona is unique and innovative.
Her writing is marked by delicate sensitivity and deep thought.
She has ventured beyond the conventional boundaries of Bengali literature with sophistication and boldness.
Ami Anupam (1976), her first novel, is set against the Naxalite movement in the 1970s.
- The novel discusses betrayal and intellectual conflicts.
- Features an uplifting resolution through the protagonist's remorse.
Although her works haven’t always been widely discussed, Nabnita has consistently demonstrated a unique voice in Bengali literature.
Her novels explore diverse themes, including the Indian diaspora (Indian and Bangladeshi expatriates).
Family dynamics, especially joint families, play a crucial role in her work.
Tackles important social issues, including AIDS, through her stories.
Bama-Bodhini (1996) explores themes of mythology and contemporary womanhood.
- Blends figures like Sita and Chandrabhati with modern female experiences.
- Explores the lives of women from different eras, connecting them through an invisible bond.
Nabnita's works feature introspective characters and offer insightful journeys through time and human emotion.

Included Novels in this Collection:

About the Author:

Full Name: Nabnita Deb Sen (Born with the name given by Rabindranath Tagore)
Date of Birth: 1938
Place of Birth: South Kolkata, in the family home "Bhalo-Basha"
Parents: Narendra Deb and Radharani Devi
Notable Achievements:
- Traveled to Europe at age 12.
- Studied English at Presidency College and Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University (First Class MA).
- Married economist Amartya Sen.
- Earned a Distinction in MA from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Indiana University.
- Became a professor at Jadavpur University, teaching Comparative Literature.
Interests: Books, records, and travel.
Literary Career:
- First poetry collection: Prothom Protyay (1959).
- First novel: Ami Anupam (1976).
- Authored short stories, essays, travelogues, and works for children.
- Published Nati Nabnita, her first collection of humorous writings.
Date of Passing: November 7, 2019.