Upanyas Samagra 6

Author: Shyarsendu Mukhopadhyay
Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra (Collected Works)
Publisher: Ananda Publishers
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789350401262
Pages: 736
Weight: 1006 grams

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Book Description

The sixth volume of Upanyas Samagra by Shyarsendu Mukhopadhyay brings together 13 memorable novels that span the author’s signature exploration of humanity, spirituality, and complex relationships. Shyarsendu is renowned for his deeply compassionate outlook on life, reflected through his characters, who grapple with life's uncertainties and search for meaning. His work is imbued with a quiet, yet profound faith in the human spirit, and this volume offers a rare glimpse into his inner world of love, yearning, and search for belonging.

Through his distinct narrative style, Mukhopadhyay portrays the contradictions of life, offering hope and warmth in a world that can often seem bleak. His novels, though rooted in the real world, often venture into the philosophical and the spiritual, presenting life as a delicate balance between struggle and redemption. The characters in his stories embody the emotional complexities of the human condition, seeking connection, healing, and understanding amidst the chaos of life.

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Included Novels

📖 Golaper Kata

• A poignant exploration of the fragility of relationships and the scars left behind by betrayal, rejection, and loss.

📖 Nana Ronger Alo

• A novel that examines the multiple perspectives of human existence, colored by emotions and shifting circumstances.

📖 Chokh

• A meditation on vision and perception, both literal and metaphorical, and how they shape our understanding of the world.

📖 Drishyabali

• An intricate tale about the boundaries of memory and identity, this novel explores the tension between reality and illusion.

📖 Tana-Podhen

• A gripping narrative that delves into the human struggle to find equilibrium between ambition and fulfillment.

📖 Hariye Jaoa

• A story that captures the emotional loss and reconciliation between individuals, families, and society.

📖 Churi

• This novel touches on the darker aspects of human nature, revealing the cost of deception and the consequences of betrayal.

📖 Keet

• A philosophical exploration of morality, self-awareness, and personal growth, focusing on the journey of an individual’s self-discovery.

📖 Warish

• A powerful narrative about inheritance, both material and spiritual, and the profound impact it has on generations to come.

📖 Goti

• A story of time, change, and the eternal quest to find meaning in a rapidly shifting world.

📖 Poymont

• A philosophical treatise on destiny, fate, and the unrelenting search for freedom.

📖 Baghu Manna’r Barot

• A tale of resilience, faith, and the survival of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.

📖 Deshantari

• A thought-provoking exploration of displacement, both physical and emotional, and the identity struggles of people caught between two worlds.

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About the Author

Shyarsendu Mukhopadhyay was born on 2nd November 1935 in Dhaka, Bangladesh (then East Bengal). His childhood was marked by constant relocation, owing to his father's work in the railways, which took him across various regions of India. His early years were spent in Kolkata, Bihar, North Bengal, and Assam. These experiences deeply influenced his writing, which often draws upon the themes of displacement, nostalgia, and identity.

Mukhopadhyay pursued his education at Victoria College and later at Calcutta University, where he completed his M.A. After starting his career as a school teacher, he turned to journalism, joining Anandabazar Patrika. His first story was published in Desh Magazine, and his first novel, ‘Ghunpoka’, was later followed by his beloved children’s book, ‘Manojder Adbhut Bari’.

Mukhopadhyay has received numerous accolades for his literary contributions, including the Bidyasagar Puraskar (1985) for excellence in children's literature, the Ananda Puraskar, and the Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel ‘Manabzamin’.

Through his wide-ranging works, he has become one of the most influential voices in modern Bengali literature, respected for his unique narrative voice, his ability to capture the inner workings of the human soul, and his unparalleled sensitivity towards human relationships.