Author: Somresh Majumdar
Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788170660743
Pages: 144
Weight: 187 grams
Book Description
Abas paints a poignant picture of the group theater community, a collective of passionate, often unknown actors, directors, and creatives who strive to bring their dreams to life on stage. They arrive with high hopes, often struggling with financial difficulties, and devote all their energy to building a future in theater. They pour their resources, even going into debt, to showcase their vision of the world on the stage. Sometimes they gain fame; other times, their dreams falter, and they face the bitter disappointment of failure.
The novel dives deep into the inner workings of these theater groups, highlighting not only the external challenges they face but also the internal conflicts that threaten to tear them apart. Somresh Majumdar vividly captures the tension and the passion that characterize their lives—how the dream of theater is often built on the fragile foundation of broken aspirations, personal rivalries, and moments of fleeting triumph. Abas reflects both the dreams and the disappointments of these artists, using a set of familiar characters to depict a highly believable portrayal of the theater world.
About the Author
Somresh Majumdar was born on March 10, 1944, in the Dooars tea gardens, West Bengal. He completed his schooling at Jalpaiguri District School and later moved to Kolkata in 1960. He graduated from Scottish Church College with honors in Bengali and later earned an MA from Calcutta University. Initially, he worked in group theater before transitioning to writing plays and stories.
His first story, "Desh," was published in 1967 in the Desh magazine, and his first novel, "Dour," appeared in 1975 in the same magazine. Some of his famous works include Dour, Ei Ami Renu, Uttaradhikar, Bandinibas, Boro Pap He, and Kalbela.
Somresh Majumdar's work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Ananda Award in 1982 and the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Kalbela in 1984. His works, known for their deep emotional resonance and insightful portrayal of human relationships, continue to captivate readers.
