Matir Poka (Bengali Version)

Book Details:

• Author: Shubhankar Guha
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Bengali

About the Book:
"Matir Poka" by Shubhankar Guha is a deeply moving novel that explores the profound loneliness of the Bede and Maganta communities. The story follows Dasharath Bede, who wanders from field to field with his son Mukunda after being abandoned by his wife. While Dasharath is grounded in the harsh realities of their nomadic life, Mukunda dreams of a settled existence—imagining a home, a pond, and a life like other village youths.

However, the rigid truth of their wandering life constantly pulls Mukunda away from his dreams. Dasharath understands that his son’s aspirations are perhaps illusions, yet his deep paternal love makes him vulnerable. The novel beautifully portrays the tension between dreams and reality, illusion and truth. It ultimately leads to a haunting and almost metaphysical end, reflecting the isolation and existential struggle of marginalized lives.