Upanyas Samagra 1

📖 Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
📚 Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra (Collected Works)
📖 Format: Hardcover
📑 Pages: 792
 ⚖ Weight: 1044 grams
📌 ISBN: 9788177565003

Book Summary:

A prominent literary critic once wrote:
"Just as a river flows without pretense, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's storytelling carries no affectation. His literary world is shaped by a vivid childhood memory, a painful existential crisis, and a calm, detached observation—bound together by an unwavering spiritual belief."

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay is one of the rare novelists in Bengali literature whose strength lies in his profound faith in humanity. Even amidst life's uncertainties, his works express an unshakable optimism. His characters navigate life's complexities, yet their search for human dignity and compassion remains relentless.

In an era filled with chaos, he continues to seek the pure essence of humanity with deep empathy. He believes in an eternal refuge, a place where one can return. His entire literary journey is imbued with a passionate yet detached longing for love.

Despite his own doubts, his characters embody this very love, resonating deeply with readers. His distinctive writing style and insightful storytelling have added new dimensions to Bengali fiction.

To honor his literary legacy, his entire collection of novels is now being published in multiple volumes. This first volume includes eight unforgettable novels:

• Ghuno Poka
• Parapar
• Ujaan
• Rongin Sanko
• Fera
• Brishtir Ghran
• Basstop-e Keu Nei
• Din Jay

About the Author:

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay was born on November 2, 1935, in Bikrampur, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh). His childhood was spent in various places due to his father’s job in the railway sector, leading to a nomadic upbringing across Kolkata, Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, and Assam. Many of his childhood memories have found their way into his stories.

He studied at Victoria College, Cooch Behar, before completing his B.A. and postgraduate studies at the University of Calcutta. His professional journey began as a schoolteacher, but he later transitioned to journalism, becoming an integral part of the Anandabazar Patrika.

• His first published short story appeared in Desh magazine.
• His debut novel, Ghuno Poka, marked the beginning of his literary career.
• He gained immense popularity in children’s literature, with his first children’s novel, Monojder Odbhut Bari, becoming a classic.

Awards & Recognitions:

🏆 Vidyasagar Award (1985) – For excellence in children's literature
🏆 Ananda Puraskar – For his contributions to Bengali literature
🏆 Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) – For his novel Manabjamin