Antohin Ojanay (Bengali Version)

Book Details:

• Author: Debjani Ghosh
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Bengali

About the Book:
"Antohin Ojanay" by Debjani Ghosh is a deeply emotional novel that weaves together memory, love, loss, and the passage of time. The story revolves around Kamalesh, a recently retired man diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. As his memory begins to fade, he writes letters every night to Priyonti, a woman from his past. The narrative moves between two timelines—his youth during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation period, where he is forced to flee Rajshahi leaving behind his love and homeland, and his present life in Kolkata with his family. The novel beautifully captures his inner turmoil, the emotional conflict between past love and present relationships, and the insecurities of his wife Atashi. Parallelly, a new love story unfolds between his son Samya and Tama, symbolizing continuity amidst loss. Blending personal memory with historical context, the novel explores the depth of human emotions and the lingering power of the subconscious mind.