Halud Basanta

• Author: Buddhadeb Guha
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177568257
• Pages: 96
• Weight: 194 grams

Book Overview:

Halud Basanta (Yellow Spring) is another of Buddhadeb Guha’s tender explorations of human emotions, relationships, and the fleeting beauty of life. The novel captures the delicate and intricate dance of emotions that unfold during a specific season of life. Through evocative storytelling, Guha draws on the nuances of personal experience, nature’s beauty, and the gentle passage of time to paint a vivid and deeply introspective picture of his characters' inner worlds.

Though the novel is compact at just 96 pages, Halud Basanta explores significant themes, especially those of love, loss, and renewal, symbolized through the imagery of spring—a season of change and hope. Guha uses the "yellow spring" to represent a moment in life where everything feels both fresh and poignant. The story may be about the emotional and psychological growth of its protagonist, set against a changing backdrop of relationships.

This short but impactful novel reflects Guha's skill in using minimalistic storytelling to create emotionally rich narratives. His deep connection with nature and love for the forests is once again woven into the plot, reflecting his unique writing style.

About the Author:

Buddhadeb Guha, a renowned Bengali author, is widely recognized for his works focusing on nature, relationships, and the intricacies of human emotions. Professionally, he is a busy Chartered Accountant in Eastern India, but his literary contributions have made him one of the most popular writers in Bengali literature.

Guha's love for wildlife and the forests is well known, and his life has been greatly shaped by his travels to different parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the USA, and many other regions. His books often reflect his intimate connection with nature and his experiences in the jungles of Eastern India, as well as his philosophical musings on life and human relationships.

Guha’s Jangalmahal marked his entry into the literary world, followed by many novels, including his controversial yet bestselling work Madhukari. In addition to writing novels, he has authored several children’s books, with Rijudar Shonge Jangale being one of his most popular. He has received numerous accolades, including the Ananda Puraskar in 1977.

Guha's wife, Ritu Guha, is a celebrated Rabindra Sangeet singer, and Buddhadeb Guha himself has a keen interest in Rabindra Sangeet and Tappa music. His works have been adapted for television and film, further cementing his legacy in Bengali literature.