Galper Upanyas

• Author: সঞ্জয় দাশগুপ্ত (Sanjay Dasgupta)
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350408599
• Pages: 152
• Weight: 269 grams

Book Overview:

• "গল্পের উপন্যাস" (Galper Upanyas) is a compelling narrative that blends the personal and universal through interconnected stories. The protagonist, তূনী (Tuni), embarks on an ambitious project of writing a novel that captures the essence of her family's unique stories. She wishes to write a "story of stories", where each individual story would reflect the distinctiveness of the characters, and together, these would form a broader life narrative.
• The plot takes the readers across multiple locations, including Kolkata, London, and New York, offering a diverse backdrop for the events. The narrative is rich and intricate, weaving a tapestry of experiences and emotions.
• The characters are multifaceted and come alive through their interactions. তূণী hears the laughter of a cockroach and from there, the story unfolds with vivid imagery and symbolic storytelling. The supporting characters—সনত্শেখর, সুধাংশুশেখর, আশালতা, প্রতিমা, অম্বরীশ, আনমনা, শিখা, মশলামাসি, and লছমন—each contribute to the storytelling, helping shape a multi-dimensional narrative.
• The structure of the novel is slightly unconventional for Bengali literature. It’s a narrative where the different lives of the family come together to create a unified life story, showcasing the diverse patterns of life.

About the Author - সঞ্জয় দাশগুপ্ত (Sanjay Dasgupta):

• Born: 29th March, 1966, Kolkata
• Education: Completed Mechanical Engineering after studying in an English medium school.
• Professional Background:
  • Former Business Standard journalist.
  • Worked with foreign news agencies and was a global expatriate.
  • Currently works as a journalist in London, residing in a tranquil village-town near the city.
  • Has traveled extensively around the world, experiencing diverse cultures.
• Interests:
  • A passionate listener of Indian classical music and Western classical music.
  • An avid book lover.
• Notable Works:
  • First English Novel: Other Lives, Other Fragments - well-received by readers.
  • First Bengali Novel: মৃত্তিকা ও মৃন্ময়ী (Mrittika o Mrinmoyee).