Bankimchandra Chattopadhyayer Bishbrikha (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Nityananda Mondal
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789383590506

About the Book

Bankimchandra Chattopadhyayer Bishbrikha (Bengali Version) is a perceptive critical study of Bishbrikha, one of the most significant social novels by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Written during a period of profound social transformation in nineteenth-century Bengal, the novel reflects the tensions and debates surrounding changing social customs, family structures, and moral values.

At the center of Bishbrikha lies the conflict between the traditional practice of polygamy and the emerging discourse on widow remarriage. Through its complex characters and emotionally charged relationships, the novel portrays how social change can unsettle established norms and reshape the foundations of domestic life. Bankimchandra skillfully weaves together personal desires, social expectations, and ethical dilemmas, creating a narrative that remains relevant long after its time.

In this volume, Nityananda Mondal revisits Bishbrikha from a contemporary perspective, offering thoughtful reflections on its themes, characters, and social significance. The essays explore how modern readers can engage with the novel’s enduring questions about love, duty, social reform, and human relationships. By reinterpreting a classic work through the lens of present-day critical thought, the author uncovers fresh meanings and insights that continue to resonate with contemporary society.

An important resource for students, researchers, and lovers of Bengali literature, this book provides a deeper understanding of Bishbrikha and its place in the evolution of the Bengali social novel.