Saraswatir Payer Kache

• Author: Sunil Gangopadhyay
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover

Book Details:

• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• ISBN: 9789350402016
• Pages: 324
• Weight: 664 grams

Synopsis:

The novel Saraswatir Payer Kache tells the turbulent and emotional journey of Manik, a young boy caught in the storm of family conflicts and societal expectations. His father, Adinath Chowdhury, is a strict and arrogant man, while his mother lies bedridden. Manik, often beaten and humiliated, fails his matriculation exams. Meanwhile, his childhood friend Padma proposes marriage, but Manik refuses. Shockingly, he later discovers that his father himself plans to marry Padma. Heartbroken and humiliated, Padma takes a drastic step, leaving Manik devastated.

Unable to bear his suffocating home life, Manik escapes one morning and embarks on a thrilling journey to Kolkata. Facing life-threatening situations, he meets Bhola Doctor, a kind soul from his village, who helps him pass his matriculation exams. In a twist of fate, an unexpected marriage occurs, and after several years, Manik comes across Padma once again on the streets of Kolkata. But by then, life has changed for both of them.

Filled with uncertainty, struggles, and unexpected twists, Saraswatir Payer Kache is a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery.

About the Author:

Sunil Gangopadhyay (1934 – 2012) was one of Bengal’s most renowned poets and novelists. Born in Faridpur, Bangladesh, he pursued his Master’s degree from Calcutta University. He began his career as a tutor before working in various fields, including insurance, UNESCO’s adult education programs, and newspaper editing.

Sunil Gangopadhyay was a pioneer of modern Bengali poetry and the founder-editor of "Krittibas" magazine. Although he gained fame as a poet, he later became widely recognized for his novels. His first novel, Atmaprakash, was published in Desh magazine, marking the beginning of his literary journey.

His notable works include:

• Sei Somoy (for which he received the Bankim Puraskar in 1983)
• Pratham Alo
• Aranyer Dinratri (adapted into a film by Satyajit Ray)
• Neel Lohit, Sanatan Pathak, and Neel Upadhyay were some of his pen names

Sunil Gangopadhyay was honored with several awards, including:

• Sahitya Akademi Award (1985)
• Ananda Puraskar
• Bankim Puraskar (1983)