Anuprabesh

Book Details:

• Author: Somresh Majumdar
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• ISBN: 9789350404539
• Cover: Hardcover
• Pages: 184
• Weight: 313 grams

Key Highlights:

• A Tale of Migration and Intrigue: Anuprabesh explores the life of Rabindranath, a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn as he navigates his way from Mirpur to India, embarking on an uncertain journey fraught with tension, danger, and unexpected events.
• A Father’s Hope: Rabindranath's father, Basudeb, hopes to send his son to India to seek a better life. With limited resources, Basudeb dreams of a future where his son can succeed. Rabindranath, initially uncertain, gets a job as a waiter at a guest house, where he meets a Bengali American, Bipradas Sen.
• A Dangerous Mission: Bipradas, a well-educated man, introduces Rabindranath to a mysterious job in Sonar Gaon, involving copying valuable documents. This job leads to a series of unsettling events, including murders, which sends Rabindranath on the run.
• Crime and Escaping the Law: As Rabindranath’s life spirals, he becomes a fugitive in both Bangladesh and India, pursued by the police and unable to escape his dark past. The narrative is filled with high tension, as Rabindranath tries to find his way back home.
• Themes of Identity and Survival: The story delves into themes of illegal immigration, identity, and the fight for survival in a world where boundaries are blurred, and the search for belonging is a relentless journey.
• A Heartfelt Story: Amidst the suspense and crime, the novel also portrays the deep emotional connection people have with their homeland and the challenges they face when they are forced to leave it. The story is infused with the earthy fragrance of home, giving it a unique emotional depth.

About the Author:

• Somresh Majumdar
  Born on March 10, 1944, Somresh Majumdar grew up in the tea gardens of Duars and attended Jalpaiguri District School. He moved to Kolkata in 1960 and completed his B.A. in Bengali from Scottish Church College and M.A. from Kolkata University.
  His writing career began in 1967 when his first story was published in Desh magazine. He is well-known for his novels, including Dour, Ei Ami Renu, Uttaradhikar, Bandhinibas, Boro Pap He, Ujan Ganga, and Kalbela. His work has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984 for Kalbela and the Ananda Puraskar in 1982. His novel Dour was adapted into a film, and he has written several screenplays.