Muktijuddha

• Author: Amitabh Chowdhury
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350408766
• Pages: 192
• Weight: 331 grams

Synopsis:

Set 100 years into the future, Muktijuddha presents a vision of a new world order where primordial cosmic forces control the universe. These ancient energies remain dormant within black holes, and every time they awaken, they spark Big Bangs, leading to the formation of galaxies and stars. Their sole purpose? To ensure universal harmony.

When they entrusted humanity with power and free will, their experiment failed—humans became infected with a mental virus that triggered selfishness, greed, and destructive tendencies. In response, these cosmic forces genetically modified humans, eliminating neurons responsible for negative instincts at the fetal stage. They also created a worker class devoted to serving humanity, leading to the rise of a prosperous, exploitation-free, cooperative society.

But was it truly an ideal world? Devoid of a part of their natural instincts, humans became nothing more than obedient subjects, subjugated to the will of the primordial forces. When two individuals, Abhaybaran and Kamal, encounter the Savages, they awaken to the truth of their existence. Desperate for freedom, they revolt against their all-powerful cosmic rulers, leading to a battle for the liberation of humanity.

About the Author:

Amitabh Chowdhury is a prominent contemporary writer, known for his works in both Bengali and English. Muktijuddha is his second Bengali novel, following the success of Pir Saheber Mazar (2011).

He has authored numerous collections of poetry, essays, and translations. His latest non-fiction work, Europe's Theatre: History & Folklore, was published in November 2017.