Ghumghumer Senbari

• Author: Samaresh Majumdar
• Genre: Novel
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177564679
• Pages: 112
• Weight: 142 grams

Book Overview:

Ghumghumer Senbari (The Sleepy House) is a remarkable novel by Samaresh Majumdar, one of the leading figures in Bengali literature. Known for his deep exploration of human emotions, psychological depth, and complex narratives, Majumdar presents a captivating story in this book that delves into the lives of its characters with sensitivity and insight.

Set against a backdrop that combines the warmth of domestic life with the eerie presence of mysterious forces, this novel captures the tension between reality and illusion. The characters' lives are marked by dreams and desires that intertwine with the mysteries surrounding a family home. The plot unfurls as secrets are slowly revealed, and the psychological conflicts of the characters come to the fore.

The book's atmosphere and its portrayal of the mundane and the mysterious are hallmarks of Samaresh Majumdar's storytelling, drawing readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the line between fantasy and reality blurs.

About the Author:

Samaresh Majumdar was born on March 10, 1944, and spent his childhood in the tea gardens of Duars. He attended Jalpaiguri District School before moving to Kolkata in 1960. An alumnus of Scottish Church College, he pursued a Master's degree in Bengali at Calcutta University. Initially involved in group theater, Majumdar shifted to writing stories and plays, with his first short story being published in the Desh magazine in 1967.

His first novel, Daud (The Run), was published in 1975 and marked his entry into the literary world. Over the years, he has authored numerous novels, short stories, and plays, gaining recognition for his contribution to Bengali literature. His notable works include Kaalbela, Ujan Ganga, Bador Pakhira, and Lokkhipachali.

Majumdar has received several prestigious awards, including the Ananda Puraskar in 1982 and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984 for Kaalbela. His works, known for their psychological depth and gripping narratives, continue to be celebrated by readers and critics alike.