Upanyas Samagra 3

Author: Ramapad Choudhury (রমাপদ চৌধুরী)
Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788172150167
Pages: 480
Weight: 532 grams

Key Points:

• Collection of 6 Memorable Novels: Includes "Ekhoni", "Abhimanyu", "Rup", "Chorai", "Shesh-er Simana", and "Aro Ekjon".
• Recognition and Popularity:
  • Ekhoni won the Rabindra Puraskar and remains popular with youth even years after its release.
  • Abhimanyu was adapted into the national film "Ek Daktar Ki Maut" by Tapan Sinha.
  • Rup explores the quest for true identity and appearance.
  • Chorai delves into human ambition, while Shesh-er Simana tackles the theme of mystical dependence in helpless lives.
  • Aro Ekjon touches on a delicate love triangle with emotional depth.
• Literary Style: Known for blending realism with profound emotional depth, exploring diverse human experiences with masterful language and rich plot structures.

Author Biography:

• Birth: December 28, 1922, in Kharagpur, West Bengal.
• Education:
  • Studied at Presidency College and earned M.A. in English Literature.
• Prolific Writer:
  • Known for novels, short stories, essays, and memoirs.
  • His works have been translated into Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Tamil, and English.
  • His stories have appeared in "Literary Olympians" published in America.
  • Only Indian writer to have a story compiled in the "Literary Olympians" book, translated by Clinton B. Seely from the University of Chicago.
• Awards and Honors:
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1988)
  • Jagattarini Gold Medal from Calcutta University (1987)
  • Rabindra Puraskar (1971)
  • Ananda Puraskar (1963)
  • Sharatchandra Award (1997)
  • Honorary D.Litt. from the University of Calcutta (1998)
  • Awarded for his "Short Story Collection" by the University of Calcutta.
• Death: May 10, 1985.