Seisab Sheyalera

• Author: জয় গোস্বামী (Joy Goswami)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172153168
• Pages: 148
• Weight: 245 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
A haunting novel that intertwines poetry and prose, Seisab Sheyalera follows a narrator whose understanding of Jibanananda Das’ famous poem evolves over time. Introduced to the poem by Ranga, he initially grasps only a vague sense of its meaning. However, as life unfolds, the poem becomes a mirror reflecting his own reality, merging the shadows of poetry with the familiar faces of his family—his father, mother, aunt, uncle, grandmother, even himself, and Ranga.

The story explores the curse of fate, the weight of past tragedies, and how one man's curse can manifest in repeated deaths and misfortunes within a single family. Joy Goswami masterfully breaks away from the traditional novel structure, crafting a deeply emotional narrative filled with poetic intensity, surprising twists, and literary brilliance.

This novel is a poetic journey through fate and coincidence, portraying a family caught in the delicate balance of inevitability and chance.

About the Author:
Joy Goswami (born 10 November 1954) is one of the most celebrated contemporary Bengali poets. He spent his childhood and youth in Ranaghat before settling in Kolkata.

He has represented India in international literary events such as:

• Iowa Writers’ Workshop (USA)
• Melbourne & Sydney Literary Festivals (Australia)
• Almost Island Dialogue with Chinese Poets (Beijing & Shanghai)

His accolades include:

• Two-time Ananda Puraskar winner
• Sahitya Akademi Award
• Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad’s ‘Rachanasamagra’ Puraskar
• Poet Laureate at Mumbai International Literary Festival
• Banga Bhushan & Banga Bibhushan Awards
• Murtidevi Award by Bharatiya Jnanpith
• Honorary D.Litt. from Kolkata University, North Bengal University & Kalyani University

A master of both poetry and prose, Joy Goswami’s works are known for their lyrical depth, emotional intensity, and profound philosophical undertones.