Mesopotamiar Chand (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Chhanda Biswas

• Publisher: The Cafe Table

• Language: Bengali

• ISBN: 9789348607119

• Pages: 143

• Format: Paperback

About the Book
Mesopotamiar Chand is a remarkable historical novel based on the life of Enheduanna, the daughter of Akkadian emperor Sargon the Great and widely regarded as the world’s first known female poet. Written in Bengali by Chhanda Biswas, the novel brings alive the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, where Enheduanna served as the high priestess of the Sumerian moon god’s temple and played a crucial political and cultural role in unifying the Akkadian and Sumerian worlds.

Enheduanna was not only a poet whose works were preserved in cuneiform script but also a visionary political figure. Her strategic intellect and leadership helped shape a unified religious and cultural identity across Mesopotamia. Through her influence, Emperor Sargon successfully consolidated his empire under a shared spiritual framework centered around the powerful goddess Inanna (Ishtar), the deity of love, war, and wisdom.

The novel beautifully captures Enheduanna’s multifaceted personality—as a scholar, poet, singer, and political strategist. It also portrays her struggles, including conspiracies against her by rivals and military leaders, and her resilience in the face of adversity. Her life story reflects a blend of love, power, sacrifice, and visionary leadership.

Through vivid storytelling, the book explores ancient Mesopotamian society, religion, literature, and politics, while highlighting Enheduanna’s pioneering role in shaping history and empowering women. This 143-page paperback is both an engaging historical narrative and a tribute to one of the most extraordinary women of ancient civilization.