Ring

• Author: Amrit Saha (অমৃত সাহা)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)

Book Details:

• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• ISBN: 9788172155605
• Pages: 116
• Weight: 100 grams
• Format: Paperback

About the Book:

• Ring is a bold novel that explores the struggles of an unwed mother in contemporary society.
• It draws parallels with historical and religious narratives, such as Karna’s birth in Mahabharata and Jesus’s virgin birth.
• The story follows Ranu, a young woman abandoned by her lover, Joydeep, after she becomes pregnant.
• Joydeep, who appeared in her life like a meteor, disappears just as suddenly.
• Ranu knows society will not accept her condition, yet she refuses to erase the mark of motherhood growing inside her.
• The novel takes a compassionate look at social taboos and the inner strength of a woman facing rejection.

About the Author:

• Born: March 4, 1968
• Birthplace: Bauria, Howrah, India
• Ancestral Home: Narayanganj, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh)
• Grew up in an industrial town among people from different regions and backgrounds.
• Witnessed diverse struggles in life, which shaped his literary perspective.
• Has worked in small businesses, private firms, and translation.
• Believes in inspiring the middle-class through simple yet powerful storytelling.
• Literary Career:
  • First published a poem in a school magazine in 1983.
  • First short story Mangs (মাংস) was published in Aparna magazine in 1993.
  • Ring is his first published novel.
• Favorite Authors: Manik Bandopadhyay & Sunil Gangopadhyay.
• Hobbies: None.