Parashuramer Galpa (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Sanjib Das
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789382012153

About the Book

Parashuramer Galpa (Bengali Version) is an engaging critical study of the short stories of Rajshekhar Basu, one of the most original and celebrated humorists in Bengali literature. Writing under the pen name Parashuram, Rajshekhar Basu created a distinctive literary world marked by wit, satire, intellectual depth, and remarkable narrative craftsmanship. His stories represent a unique continuation and transformation of India’s long tradition of storytelling, which stretches from the epics and folklore of ancient times to the modern literary era.

This volume examines the special narrative style that achieved extraordinary richness and sophistication in Parashuram’s fiction. While the tradition of storytelling had been an important part of Indian literature for centuries, the author highlights how Parashuram expanded its possibilities through innovative techniques, sharp social observation, and a uniquely humorous perspective. The book also traces the influence of earlier narrative traditions, including folk tales, religious narratives, myths, and legends, within his stories.

In addition to exploring Parashuram’s literary style, Sanjib Das discusses the writer’s distinctive worldview and philosophical outlook. The study analyzes how he skillfully employed elements of folklore, fairy tales, mythology, and satire to comment on human nature, social conventions, and contemporary life. Detailed discussions are included on several of his most celebrated stories, such as Srisrisiddheshwari Limited, Chikitsa Sankat, Bhushir Math, Lambakarna, Jabali, Birinchibaba, Kachisangsad, Dakshin Ray, Ulatpuran, and Hanumaner Swapna.

Combining scholarly insight with an appreciation of literary humor, Parashuramer Galpa offers readers a deeper understanding of one of Bengali literature’s most inventive storytellers. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and lovers of Bengali short fiction seeking to explore the artistry and enduring appeal of Parashuram’s works.