{"product_id":"bhalo-manush","title":"Bhalo Manush","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sukanta Gangopadhyay\u003cbr data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel (Upanyas)\u003cbr data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789354259043\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"148\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eBhalo Manush\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the story of \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eSudipta Chattopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e, a professor and writer steeped in left-wing ideals, struggling to navigate a world where the influence of right-wing politics is on the rise. The novel delves into his complicated relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Despite his academic success, Sudipta faces personal turmoil, especially in his interactions with his wife \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eAditi\u003c\/strong\u003e and their son \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eAlekhya\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is pursuing a PhD abroad. Sudipta’s life takes a dramatic turn as an old flame, \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eBela\u003c\/strong\u003e, re-enters his life, leading to unforeseen consequences for him and his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eAt the heart of the novel is Sudipta’s inherent desire to do good, which ultimately leads him to face a growing sense of \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eisolation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"986\"\u003edisillusionment\u003c\/strong\u003e. When a scandal arises involving his colleague \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eRatnabali\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sudipta finds himself alienated from both his family and society. His once-pristine image as a \"good person\" begins to crumble. The novel explores themes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003epersonal sacrifice\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003efamily dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003ethe complexities of love and relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the constant conflict between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eselflessness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eindividual desires\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eSukanta Gangopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eJanuary 21, 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eNorth Parganas, Hooghly\u003c\/strong\u003e, West Bengal. With his ancestral roots in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eBihar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eBangladesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, he spent much of his early life in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eNorth Parganas\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he also completed his education. An avid \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003ephotographer\u003c\/strong\u003e, he pursued studies in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003ephotography\u003c\/strong\u003e and worked as the head of the technical department at a photo-printing company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eSukanta’s literary journey began during his student years, with his first story published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eDesh magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which garnered significant attention. Over the years, his works have earned widespread acclaim for their depth and emotional resonance. His \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003enovels\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eshort stories\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect a keen understanding of societal issues, human nature, and the delicate intricacies of life. Sukanta has won several prestigious awards, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eAnanda Samosher Sharad Arghya\u003c\/strong\u003e (Best Novel), the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eGajendrakumar Mitra Memorial Award\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eBangla Academy Award\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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