Paur (Bengali Version)

Book Details:

• Author: Subir Mondal
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Bengali

About the Book:
"Paur" by Subir Mondal is a deeply psychological and experimental novel that portrays the life of a broken, isolated individual addressed as “you.” A school teacher by profession, his life takes a devastating turn when he discovers he cannot become a father due to a medical condition (azoospermia). This revelation shatters his marital life and gradually pushes him into intense loneliness and inner conflict.

As he drifts through guilt, failed relationships, and emotional detachment, memories of his past—his mother, grandmother, and friendships—continue to haunt him. The contrast between the harsh urban life of Dumdum and the rooted cultural life of the Sundarbans adds depth to his journey. Written uniquely in the second-person narrative, the novel stands out in Bengali literature for its bold style and introspective depth. It explores themes of identity, failure, masculinity, and survival, questioning whether one can rise again after emotional defeat.