{"product_id":"samagata-madhumas-1st-part","title":"Samagata Madhumas – 1st Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Book Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e সমাগত মধুমাস – ১ম খণ্ড (Samagata Madhumas – Volume 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e পারুল প্রকাশনী (Parul Prakashani Pvt. Ltd.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e বাংলা (Bengali)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789381140420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e About the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"সমাগত মধুমাস – ১ম খণ্ড\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling historical novel by acclaimed Bengali author \u003cstrong\u003eঅভিজিৎ চৌধুরী\u003c\/strong\u003e, centered around the life and times of \u003cstrong\u003eমদনমোহন তর্কালঙ্কার\u003c\/strong\u003e—a pioneering figure in Bengali literature, social reform, and women’s education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of a society caught between the glow of Western enlightenment and the grip of medieval orthodoxy, the novel paints a rich and layered portrait of 19th-century Bengal. \u003cstrong\u003eমদনমোহন\u003c\/strong\u003e, a poet, lyricist, and reformer, navigates this complex socio-cultural landscape with intellectual vigor and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔍 Key Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich Character Ensemble:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative interweaves real historical personalities like \u003cstrong\u003eঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eরাজা রাধাকান্ত দেব\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eরামগোপাল ঘোষ\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eবিটন সাহেব\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside fictional yet vividly imagined characters such as his wife \u003cstrong\u003eমুক্তকেশী\u003c\/strong\u003e, daughters \u003cstrong\u003eভুবনমালা\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eকুন্দমালা\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eহেমবালা\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophical \u0026amp; Emotional Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e At its heart, this novel is about the inner struggle of a man torn between progress and tradition, intellect and emotion, family duty and societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Subplots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Particularly noteworthy are the characters of \u003cstrong\u003eবাচস্পতি খুড়ো\u003c\/strong\u003e, an alcoholic and disgraced Sanskrit College scribe with a divine voice, and \u003cstrong\u003eতারাসুন্দরী\u003c\/strong\u003e, a courtesan. Their unlikely bond adds a poignant layer of love, loss, and longing to the larger story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prose is lyrical, the historical detail meticulous, and the themes timeless—making this novel a must-read for lovers of Bengali literature and Indian historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parul Prakashani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50111086985520,"sku":"ParulPrakashani_9789381140420","price":96.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/SAMAGATO-MADHUMAS-Part-1.jpg?v=1756887233","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/samagata-madhumas-1st-part","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}