Dashti Upanyas

📌 Book Details:

• Author: Abul Bashar
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177562774
• Pages: 1008
• Weight: 1320 grams

📚 About the Book:

"Dashti Upanyas" is a collection of ten remarkable novels by Abul Bashar, a writer known for his distinctive style that blends both folk traditions and urban sophistication. Bashar’s works often revolve around the ordinary lives of people, especially from rural India, yet these lives are portrayed with deep philosophical insight and a connection to both mythological and contemporary themes. His storytelling style is multifaceted—both realistic and surreal, offering a powerful portrayal of lives, cultures, and experiences often overlooked by mainstream narratives.

This collection brings together stories that delve into social conflicts, spirituality, love, political struggles, and human complexities. Bashar is known for creating characters who traverse the worlds of the mundane and the mystical, offering readers a glimpse into the inner world of rural India and metropolitan life. The ten novels in this compilation explore diverse themes such as rural politics, folk mythology, romantic tragedy, and the inner workings of the human psyche.

The ten stories included are:
✔ "Bhorer Proshuti"
✔ "Sayeeda Bai"
✔ "Sur-er Sampan"
✔ "Mayuri o Mayuri"
✔ "Sposher Baire"
✔ "Jol Mati Aguner Upakhyan"
✔ "Bhetore Ashte Dao"
✔ "Shesh Rupkotha"
✔ "Pobitro Oshukh"
✔ "Nodir Bhitar"

🔹 Abul Bashar’s novels provide a deep reflection on life’s struggles, dreams, and contradictions.
🔹 A blend of myth, reality, and philosophy, his writing often challenges social norms, cultural boundaries, and moral dilemmas.

📚 About the Author:

🔹 Abul Bashar was born in 1951, and at the age of six, his family moved from the village to Teka in Murshidabad, where he spent much of his early life. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Calcutta University and also holds a Diploma in Hindi Literature.

🔹 Bashar’s early years were shaped by poverty, social inequality, and oppression, which deeply influenced his literary work. His writing journey began in 1971 with the publication of his first poetry book titled "Jor Uproano Dalpala Bhanga Ar Ek Ritu". However, after a brief hiatus due to his involvement in politics, he returned to writing and shifted to fiction, publishing his first story “Mati Chhere Jay”.

🔹 He has worked for many years in journalism, notably with the weekly magazine ‘Desh’. Bashar has been a key figure in Bengali literature, earning recognition for his works that bridge rural narratives and urban concerns, focusing on characters from the marginalized sections of society.

🔹 Awards & Recognition:
✔ Ananda Award for his novel “Phulbou”
✔ Many other accolades for his innovative storytelling, which often challenges the boundaries of traditional literature.

🔹 **Abul Bashar’s literary works are marked by a rare blend of cultural insight, political awareness, and emotional depth, making him one of the most significant contemporary voices in Bengali literature.