Thakurbarir Bahirmahal

• Author: Chitra Deb
• Genre: Prabandha - Prabandhaguchcha - Prabandhasangraha
• Cover : Hardcover
• ISBN : 9789350406199
• Pages: 528
• Weight: 868 grams

Key Features:

• Exploring the Thakur Family's Legacy: This book delves into the intricate history of the Thakur family, particularly focusing on the social, cultural, and spiritual lives of its members in the light of 19th-century Bengal Renaissance.
• A New Perspective: Following the success of her previous book Thakurbarir Andarmohal, the author, Chitra Deb, brings forth a new dimension by exploring the "outer lives" of the Thakur family members, revealing the complexities of their connections, ideologies, and lifestyles.
• Historical and Cultural Insight: The book traces the rise of the Thakur family, starting from humble beginnings, and their transformation into an influential family in Kolkata. It covers their relationships with various social and religious ideologies, including Hinduism, Brahmoism, and Christianity, highlighting their varied roles in the cultural and intellectual development of Bengal.
• Rich Research and Rare Information: Through extensive research, Chitra Deb brings to light fascinating and rare historical elements, including family secrets, individual stories, and the cultural contributions of the Thakur family.

About the Author:
Chitra Deb earned her Master's degree in Bengali language and literature from the University of Calcutta and later obtained a PhD for her research on an undiscovered version of the Mahabharata. She has edited significant medieval texts, including Kabichandra's Mahabharata, Vishnupuri Ramayana, Khetkadas Kshemananda's Mansamangal, and Mayurbhatta's Dharmamangala. Her contributions to Bengali literature and cultural history are widely recognized, with a particular focus on the role of women in the Thakur family and their influence on Bengali society. Chitra Deb also translated Premchand's novels Godan and Nirmala and authored several works on medieval Bengali society and manuscripts. She passed away on October 1, 2017.