Upanyas Samagra 2

📖 Book Details

• Author: Samaresh Majumdar
• Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350407097
• Pages: 760
• Weight: 1141 grams

📖 Book Summary

• Master of Storytelling: Samaresh Majumdar is known for his dynamic prose, powerful narratives, and dramatic storytelling, all while maintaining balance and literary elegance.
• Wide Range of Themes: His novels seamlessly traverse various themes—love, politics, professions, mysteries, and autobiographical elements—offering an authentic pulse of life.
• Realistic Characters: The characters in his stories carry the dust and grit of real life, making them relatable and compelling.
• Novels Included in This Volume:
  • Ujan Ganga – A compelling tale of ambition and struggle.
  • Basabhumi – A novel exploring identity, belonging, and displacement.
  • Sawar – A unique take on human relationships and aspirations.
  • Kalbela – A highly acclaimed novel depicting the turbulence of the Naxalite movement in Bengal.

🖊️ About the Author

• Born: March 10, 1944
• Early Life: Grew up in the tea gardens of Dooars, studied at Jalpaiguri Zilla School.
• Education: Graduated in Bengali from Scottish Church College, followed by a Master’s degree from the University of Calcutta.
• Literary Journey:
  • Started as a theater enthusiast before transitioning into writing.
  • Debuted in Desh magazine in 1967 with his first short story.
  • First novel Dour (1975) gained immense popularity.
• Notable Works: Dour, Ei Ami Renu, Uttaradhikar, Bandinibas, Boro Pap He, Lokkhir Panchali, Unish Bish, Kalpurush, and many more.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Ananda Puraskar (1982) for his literary excellence.
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1984) for Kalbela.
  • Recognized in the film industry for the screenplay of Dour.

A celebrated author, Samaresh Majumdar’s novels provide a vivid reflection of contemporary society, making this collection an essential read for literature enthusiasts.