Rat Bhore Bristi

Name: Rat Bhore Bristi
Brand: Ananda Publishers
SKU: AnandaPublishers_9789354250736
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A timeless novel once accused of obscenity and ordered for destruction by a lower court.
In 1970s Kolkata, Rat Bhore Bristi was deemed harmful to society.
Malati, an attractive woman from a middle-class Bengali family, is married to Nayanangshu.
After ten years of marriage, she realizes she is no longer satisfied in the relationship.
She cannot see Nayanangshu as a husband or lover anymore.
When Nayanangshu approaches her, she admits, "I don't enjoy it anymore."
Nayanangshu is a polite, bourgeois man—something that both he and Jayanta, Malati's new attraction, mock.
Malati finds comfort in Jayanta, drawn to his reckless nature.
He touches a part of her soul that Nayanangshu never could.
With Jayanta, she feels alive—both a servant and a queen, consumed by passion.
Her twelve-year marriage crumbles under the weight of newfound desires.
But before Malati fully understands her love for Jayanta, Nayanangshu realizes it first.
Yet, his pride prevents him from truly reaching her.
In the end, he contemplates that mere survival is most important.
A striking portrayal of post-World War II urban disillusionment.
The novel is poetic, intellectual, and modern, combining psychological depth with exquisite language.
Its bold and beautiful narrative makes Rat Bhore Bristi a memorable classic.

Birth: November 30, 1908, in Comilla (now in Bangladesh).
Professions: Poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, editor, and critic.
Father: Bhudeb Chandra Bosu.
Early Writing:
- Began writing poetry at a young age.
- Contributed to Pragati and Kallol magazines.
- Courageously distanced himself from Rabindranath Tagore’s literary influence during Tagore’s lifetime.
Academic & International Recognition:
- Delivered insightful lectures on Indian languages and literature at various European and Asian universities.
- Gained international fame for his literary contributions.
Major Works & Achievements:
- Founded and edited the renowned literary magazine Kobita.
- Sahitya Akademi Award (1967) for the play Tapaswi o Tarangini.
- Padma Bhushan (1970) awarded by the Government of India.
- Ananda Puraskar (1972) for his literary excellence.
Death: March 18, 1974.