Upanyas Samagra 3

Author: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay (শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়)
Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788177567342
Pages: 800
Weight: 1200 grams

Key Points:

• Collection of 11 Memorable Novels: Includes Rokter Bish, Kagojer Bou, Shunyer Udyan, Lal Neel Manush, Fazal Ali Ashche, Kshoy, Neelu Hazrar Hatya Rahasya, Phulchor, Shiuler Gandho, Bhool Saty, and Chayamoyi.
• Signature Style:
  • Renowned for his unpretentious narrative style, blending humility and humanistic concern.
  • Known for creating characters who embody his deep, unspoken love and faith in humanity.
  • Optimistic and Faithful: Despite existential uncertainty, his works reveal a profound belief in love, a core theme in all his stories.
• Themes:
  • His stories feature moral dilemmas, the complexity of human existence, and an unwavering belief that there’s a place to return to—a safe haven amidst life's struggles.
  • Focus on mystery, human relationships, and intriguing plots that capture a deep, reflective view of life.

Author Biography:

• Birth: November 2, 1935, Dhaka District, Bikrampur (now Bangladesh).
• Early Life:
  • Grew up in various places due to his father’s job with the railways.
  • Lived in Assam, Bihar, and East Bengal during World War II, with memories that appear in his works.
  • Spent time in Cooch Behar during the early 1950s, where he studied at missionary schools and boarding schools.
• Education:
  • Completed B.A. and M.A. from Calcutta University.
• Career:
  • Initially a school teacher, later moved into journalism.
  • Worked for Anandabazar Patrika.
  • Debuted in writing with a story in Desh magazine.
  • First novel: "Ghunpoka".
  • Authored children's books, with "Monojder Adbhut Bari" being recognized as a leading work in children’s literature.
• Awards:
  • Bidyasagar Award (1985) for children’s literature.
  • Ananda Award.
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for the novel "Manab Jomin".
  • Recognized for excellence in Bengali literature, his works continue to be cherished across generations.