Drohokaler Pronoykotha (Bengali Version)

Book Details:

• Author: Sukanti Dutta
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Bengali

About the Book:
"Drohokaler Pronoykotha" by Sukanti Dutta is a powerful novel inspired by Shudraka’s classic Sanskrit play Mrichchhakatika. Set against a backdrop of rebellion and social unrest, the narrative weaves together themes of love, resistance, and moral conflict. Characters like Sharbilak, driven by love yet compelled toward theft, and Agnisen, who defies authority to protect Basantasena, highlight the complexity of human emotions and choices.

The story also portrays a collective uprising led by Aryak, where individuals from different walks of life come together to challenge injustice. At the heart of the novel lies Basantasena, a wealthy woman who defies societal norms by expressing her love for the poor Charudatta and standing against the oppression faced by women. Through layered storytelling, the novel captures the richness of life’s contradictions, presenting a vivid picture of love, rebellion, and evolving human consciousness.