Upanyas Sangraha

• Author: Gour Kishore Ghosh
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788172153304
• Pages: 504
• Weight: 580 grams

Synopsis:

• Gour Kishore Ghosh’s Upanyas Sangraha is a compilation of six novels, showcasing his deep exploration of both the external world and the intricate depths of the human mind.
• His works reflect a mirror of human emotions, capturing hope and despair, joy and suffering, courage and fear, the will to live, and the pull of death.
• He does not adhere to any preconceived notions about life; rather, his novels free readers from illusions, challenging them to question established beliefs.
• His commitment to truth makes his works profound, often unsettling but always thought-provoking.
• The collection includes six powerful novels:
  1. Ei Dah
  2. Moner Bagh
  3. Lokta
  4. Gariahat Brij-er Opor Theke Dujone
  5. Ek Dhorner Biponnota
  6. Komola Kemon Ache

About the Author:

• Born: June 22, 1923, in Jessore, British India.
• Early Life:
  • Began schooling in a tea garden in Sylhet before moving to Nabadwip.
  • Passed I.Sc. in 1945.
• Diverse Career (1941-1953):
  • Worked in multiple professions, including private tutor, mechanic, restaurant waiter, trade union organizer, insurance agent, proofreader, and journalist.
• Political Struggles & Journalism:
  • Imprisoned in 1975 under the MISA Act for his fight for freedom of speech and journalistic integrity.
  • Released a year later, after enduring severe hardships.
• Awards & Recognitions:
  • Ananda Puraskar (1970)
  • Ko Jae Wook Memorial Award (1976, South Korea) – for defending freedom of expression.
  • Ramon Magsaysay Award (1981) – for courageous journalism.
  • Bankim Puraskar (1982)
• Passed Away: December 15, 2000.