Upanyas Samagra 1

📖 Author: Bani Basu
📚 Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra (Collected Works)
📖 Format: Hardcover
📑 Pages: 696
 ⚖ Weight: 1086 grams
📌 ISBN: 9789389876055

Book Summary:

Bani Basu is a profound name in the world of Bengali literature, known for her unique storytelling and masterful use of language. After establishing herself as a short story writer, she ventured into the realm of novels in 1986 at the invitation of the esteemed editor Sagarmoy Ghosh. Her debut novel, Janmabhumi Matribhumi, captivated readers with its originality and depth. From that moment on, there was no looking back.

She went on to write a series of novels, each distinguished by its diverse themes, lyrical prose, and powerful narratives. Her works are not meant for casual reading; rather, they invite readers into an immersive journey of exploration and introspection. With a keen understanding of time, history, and society, Bani Basu meticulously crafts her settings and characters, making them both believable and compelling.

Her literary repertoire stands as a testament to the intellect, refinement, and insight of a true scholar. Despite never pandering to mass appeal, she has built a dedicated readership solely on the strength of her talent. She is a shining example of how an author’s authentic voice can attract and sustain a large audience.

This first volume of Upanyas Samagra brings together five of her most distinguished novels:
📖 Janmabhumi Matribhumi
📖 Antorghat
📖 Pancham Purush
📖 Shwetpathorer Thala
📖 Uttarsadhak

About the Author:

📅 Born: March 11, 1940 (26th Falgun, 1346)
📍 Education & Career:

• Studied at Lady Brabourne College and Scottish Church College.
• Completed her M.A. in English Literature from Calcutta University (1962).
• Served as a Professor at Howrah Bijoykrishna Girls' College.

✍ Writing & Translations:
Bani Basu has been engaged in writing essays, short stories, poetry, and translations since her student days. Some of her most notable translations include:
📖 Sri Aurobindo’s Sonnet Collection (Shrinwantu)
📖 Somerset Maugham’s Best Love Stories (1980, Rupa)
📖 Somerset Maugham’s Best Stories (1984, Rupa)
📖 D.H. Lawrence’s Best Stories (1987, Rupa)

Her first short story was published in Anandamela and Desh magazine in 1981.
Her debut novel, Janmabhumi Matribhumi, was first serialized in the Sharadiya Anandalok magazine in 1987.