Dashti Upanyas

• Author: Sunil Gangopadhyay
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• ISBN: 9788177560664
• Pages: 684
• Weight: 912 grams
• Format: Hardcover

Book Description:

• Sunil Gangopadhyay described his writing as responding to the "unequivocal restlessness" of his time.
• This restlessness was not limited to youthful impatience or the turmoil of self-expression, but rather represented the painful search for personal insight.
• His early novels, like Yubok Yubati (The Young Man and Woman), were written in the 1960s without the immediate intention of publication.
• These works marked a shift in Bengali literature, moving away from romanticized, shadowy portrayals to deep introspection and self-exploration.
• In these stories, characters seek freedom, often searching for meaning in their lives while their existential struggles challenge traditional narrative forms.
• Despite the dissolution of connections and a loss of meaning in language, the emotions of these characters resonate strongly with readers.
• Sunil Gangopadhyay's journey as a novelist began with his groundbreaking works that pushed boundaries and explored new territories in literature.
• His work remains vibrant and energetic, displaying his ability to merge the poet and novelist within him, contributing greatly to Bengali prose.
• Throughout his career, he maintained a consistent vitality in his writing, blending narrative craft with emotional depth and human insight.
• His novels blend complex character portraits, historical consciousness, and deep human values, marking him as an exceptional figure in Bengali literature.

Included Novels in this Collection:

1. Yubok Yubati
2. Saral Satya
3. Sangshare Ek Sannyasi
4. Kalo Rasta Sada Bari
5. Kobir O Nartaki
6. Tumi Ke
7. Chhobi'r Manush
8. Nabajatok
9. Jal-Jongler Kabya
10. Swarger Niche Manush

About the Author:

• Full Name: Sunil Gangopadhyay
• Date of Birth: 21st Bhadra 1341 (7th September 1934)
• Place of Birth: Faridpur, Bangladesh
• Education: MA from Calcutta University
• Career:
  • Started his career through tutoring.
  • Worked in various roles, including as an officer trainee at an insurance company, a UNESCO worker for adult education, and a government office clerk.
  • Editor of the now-defunct newspaper Desh.
  • Founder-editor of the literary magazine Krittibas.
  • Gained fame as a poet before beginning his career as a novelist.
• Notable Achievements:
  • First novel: Atmaprakash (Self-Expression), published in the Desh magazine.
  • First poetry collection: Eka Ebong Kichu Jan (Alone and Some People).
  • He won numerous prestigious awards, including the Ananda Puraskar and Bunkim Puraskar.
  • He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1985.
• Pen Name: Neel Lohit (also used the pen names Sonatan Pathak and Neel Upadhyay).
• Date of Passing: 23rd October 2012.