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Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170662525
• Pages: 80
• Weight: 138 grams

Synopsis:

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay is not only a master of literary craftsmanship but also has a unique perspective on life. His keen eye penetrates the polished surface of modern existence, exposing hidden flaws, deceptions, contradictions, and cruelty. However, unlike cynicism or bitterness, his approach is marked by a blend of empathy and humor—a distinctive hallmark of his writing.

Kīṭ (meaning "parasite") explores a highly charged emotional crisis involving:

• A domineering wife and her lover
• A sharp-witted journalist husband
• A half-mad, half-sane father-in-law
• A young man entangled in a moment of passion
• And a woman caught in the web of his desire

Through this intense drama, the novel delves into the emptiness of modern life, portraying its absurdity and tragedy with humor and deep compassion—qualities that define Mukhopadhyay’s literary genius.

About the Author:

• Name: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Born: November 2, 1935, in Bikrampur, Dhaka (now Bangladesh)
• Early Life:
  • Grew up in various places due to his father’s railway job
  • Lived in Kolkata, Bihar, Assam, and East Bengal
  • Studied at a missionary boarding school in Cooch Behar
  • Graduated from Calcutta University
• Career:
  • Started as a school teacher
  • Later became a journalist at Ananda Bazar Patrika
• Notable Works:
  • First story published in Desh magazine
  • First novel: Ghunpoka (The Termite)
  • First children’s novel: Monojder Odvut Bari
• Awards:
  • Ananda Puraskar
  • Vidyasagar Award (1985) for children’s literature
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for Manabjamin