Trekkers

• Author: Bani Basu
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177567748
• Pages: 168
• Weight: 290 grams

Synopsis:
The young generation is undergoing a storm of change. Not long ago, they were willing to sacrifice everything for ideals—even kill in their name. But today, they seem to be engrossed in a different game. Has the word 'ideal' become untouchable for them? Are they completely devoid of values, or is it unfair to judge the vast youth population at a glance? Society consists of multiple layers and diversity. The relationship between the older and newer generations is not uniform—some blindly accept the preconceived notion of a 'generation gap,' while others strive to build bridges. Through this novel, Bani Basu explores the contrast between perception and reality when it comes to the youth of this decade.

About the Author:

• Birth: 26th Phalgun, 1346 (Bengali calendar)
• Education & Career: Studied at Lady Brabourne College and later at Scottish Church College, earning an English Honours degree. Completed an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Calcutta in 1962. Worked as a professor at Howrah Bijoy Krishna Girls' College.
• Writing Career: Started writing during student life, contributing essays, stories, poetry, and translations.
• Notable Translations:
  • Shri Aurobindo’s Sonnet Collection (Shrinvantu)
  • Best Love Stories of Somerset Maugham (1980, Rupa)
  • Best Stories of Somerset Maugham (1984, Rupa)
  • Best Stories of D.H. Lawrence (1987, Rupa)
• Notable Works: First story published in Anandamela and Desh magazine in 1981. Debut novel Janmabhumi Matribhumi was published in Sharadiya Anandalok in 1987.