Maruswarga

Author: Abul Bashar

Book Details:

• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170669852
• Pages: 176
• Weight: 192 grams

📖 Synopsis:
Set over a thousand years before Christ, Maruswarga unfolds in an ancient land bordered by the Black Sea to the north, the Arabian Desert to the south, Persia to the east, and the Mediterranean to the west. This novel captures the struggle of nomadic people migrating from the desert to fertile lands, only to be repeatedly displaced.

Amidst this turmoil, Ribika, the protagonist, emerges as the central figure in a love triangle. She deeply loves one man, another desires her body, yet the most unexpected person becomes the foundation of her life. The novel blends mythology, folklore, and legend to weave an epic tale that, while set in an ancient world, reflects the burning issues of contemporary India.

🔹 A masterfully crafted historical novel that explores migration, survival, love, and power.

About the Author:

📖 Abul Bashar was born in 1951. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Teka village in Murshidabad. He later earned a commerce degree from the University of Calcutta and a diploma in Hindi literature.

🏆 Notable Works & Recognition:

• Started writing poetry in 1971, publishing his first collection: "Jor Uprootano Dalpala Bhanga Ar Ek Ritu"
• Shifted to fiction writing, publishing his first short story, "Mati Chere Jai"
• Worked as a school teacher for 10-12 years before joining the weekly "Desh" magazine
• His novel "Phoolbou" won the Ananda Puraskar in 1987 (1394 Bengali Year)

📖 A thought-provoking author whose works highlight deep social and political struggles