Dashti Upanyas

• Author: Ramapada Chowdhury
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• ISBN : 9788177561432
• Pages: 656
• Weight: 870 grams
• Format: Hardcover

Book Description:

• This collection brings together the best of Ramapada Chowdhury's literary works, featuring ten significant novels. The first five novels in this collection are his most recent works, written over the last five years, reflecting a deep observation of Bengali life—its joys, sorrows, hopes, and despair. These novels capture the essence of human experience with precision and depth. The remaining five novels, however, are from his earlier life, filled with warmth, imagination, and grandeur.
• These ten novels are exclusive to this collection and do not appear in his previously published Upanyas Samagra (Collected Novels) series. This makes the collection even more valuable.
• Ramapada Chowdhury began his literary career at the age of sixteen, and over his long and illustrious writing journey of sixty-two years, he has authored 144 short stories and 43 novels. His career can be divided into three distinct periods:
  • The first period features novels rich in imagination and experience, with famous works like Lal Bai, Banpalashir Padabali, and Dweep-er Naam Tiarang.
  • In the second period, his sharp observational skills are evident in works like Ekhon-i, Picnic, and Je Jekhane Dariye. These novels reflect on contemporary society and individuals.
  • The third period marks a shift towards exploring contemporary issues through works like Kharij, Bij, and Bhairi. These novels focus on societal changes, personal dilemmas, and existential questions.
• The collection includes the following ten novels:
  • Angsha
  • Tinkal
  • Aji-bon
  • Beche Thaka
  • Eka Ekajiban
  • Alo Aadhar
  • Aronno Adim
  • Anweshan
  • Janoyek Nayeker Janmantar
  • Dwitiyā

About the Author:

• Full Name: Ramapada Chowdhury
• Birth Date: December 28, 1922
• Education: MA in English Literature from Presidency College, Kolkata
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1988)
  • Jagattarini Gold Medal (1987) from the University of Calcutta
  • Sharat Chandra Award (1997)
  • Ravindra Award (1971)
  • Ananda Award (1963)
  • Numerous works translated into Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Tamil, and English translations as well.
  • His stories have appeared in prestigious literary compilations, including Literary Olympians from America, translated by Clinton B. Seely of the University of Chicago.
  • English Translations: His novel Kharij was published in English.

Writing Style and Themes:

• Ramapada Chowdhury’s writing spans a broad range of human experiences. His early novels are known for their imaginative richness, while his later works take on a more observational and critical view of contemporary society and individuals.
• His writing reflects a deep understanding of Bengali culture, human psychology, and the changing social landscape. His works explore themes such as love, loss, identity, and existential questions, often set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.