Upanyas Samagra 1

📖 Author: Promothnath Bishi
📚 Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra (Collected Works)
📖 Format: Hardcover
📑 Pages: 692
 ⚖ Weight: 1081 grams
📌 ISBN: 9789350406892

Book Summary:

Promothnath Bishi is regarded as one of the most significant literary figures in post-Tagore and post-Sarat Chandra Bengali literature. His novels are marked by remarkable thematic diversity, blending history, mystery, and social narratives with literary finesse.

This third volume of Upanyas Samagra compiles three of his iconic novels, each offering a unique literary experience:

🔹 Novels in this Volume:

• Sindhunoder Prohori – A historical novel centered around the city of Ujjain during Kalidasa's era, blending history and future perspectives.
• Lal Kella – Set in Delhi during the Sepoy Mutiny, portraying the turbulent times of British India.
• Shahi Shiropa – A mystery novel revolving around a pearl necklace given by Emperor Jahangir, involving royalty, intrigue, and deception.

Each of these novels showcases Bishi’s mastery in storytelling, bringing to life historical settings and richly drawn characters while maintaining a thrilling narrative flow.

About the Author:

📅 Born: June 11, 1901 (Rajshahi, Bangladesh)
📖 Education & Early Life:

• Studied at Santiniketan Brahmacharyashram under the guidance of Rabindranath Tagore.
• One of the first two students of Visva-Bharati University (1921).
• Completed M.A. in Bengali from Calcutta University, securing 1st position (1932).
• Conducted research at Calcutta University (1933-1936) under the Ramtanu Lahiri Scholarship.

✍ Writing Career & Major Works:

• Contributed extensively to poetry, novels, dramas, short stories, and essays.
• Joined Anandabazar Patrika’s editorial board in 1946.
• Became a professor in Calcutta University’s Bengali Department (1950).

🏆 Awards & Honors:

• Sarojini Basu Gold Medal (1958) – Calcutta University
• Rabindra Puraskar (1960)
• Prafullakumar Sarkar Memorial Award (1961) – Anandabazar Patrika
• Padma Shri (1971) – Government of India
• Gandhi Memorial Committee Award (1975)
• Sarat Puraskar (1981) – Sarat Samiti
• Vidyasagar Memorial Award (1983) – West Bengal Government
• Jagattarini Gold Medal (1983) – Calcutta University

📅 Passed Away: May 10, 1985