Lalbai

Author: Ramapada Chowdhury

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172156909
• Pages: 192
• Weight: 289 grams

Synopsis:

📖 "Lalbai"—A Timeless Historical Novel

✨ A literary masterpiece that has captivated readers for over 40 years!

🕰️ The Background:
This novel is a tribute to the rich cultural and musical heritage of Bengal, particularly focusing on Bishnupur's classical music traditions.

📜 The Story:
"Lalbai" is a historical novel, a genre that had largely faded after the masterpieces of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Rabindranath Tagore. While Bankim’s writings introduced historical elements into Bengali literature and Tagore enriched them further, the genre had been neglected for decades.

🔥 Then came Ramapada Chowdhury, an almost unknown writer at the time, who revived Bengal’s forgotten history through this brilliant novel.

🎭 This book is not just a historical retelling but also a musical and cultural journey that portrays how classical music evolved in Bengal and the significant transitions in Indian history.

📢 Why You Should Read "Lalbai"?
✔️ A literary sensation that shook readers upon its release
✔️ A historical novel that revived a forgotten genre in Bengali literature
✔️ A beautifully woven narrative blending history, music, and politics
✔️ Translated into multiple languages and appreciated worldwide

🔖 Even after decades, "Lalbai" remains one of the most cherished historical novels in Bengali literature.

About Ramapada Chowdhury:

• Born: December 28, 1922
• Education: M.A. in English Literature, Presidency College
• Notable Awards & Achievements:
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1988)
  • Jagattarini Gold Medal, Calcutta University (1987)
  • Sharatchandra Award (1984 & 1997)
  • Rabindra Puraskar (1971)
  • Ananda Puraskar (1963)
  • Honorary D.Litt from Calcutta University (1998)
  • His works have been translated into Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Tamil, English, Czech, and German.

📖 His novel "Kharij" was adapted into English and his stories were featured in the American collection "Literary Olympians."

💡 Ramapada Chowdhury is a literary legend who masterfully blended history, culture, and human emotions.