{"product_id":"bishadbriksha","title":"Bishadbriksha","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: মিহির সেনগুপ্ত (Mihir Sengupta)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha (Autobiography - Biography - Memoir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789350402696\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 544\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 883 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishadbriksha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant memoir written in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst person\u003c\/strong\u003e by the author, which reflects on the experiences of childhood, adolescence, and the early days of adulthood, culminating in more recent times. Unlike conventional memoirs, this work offers a more reflective and raw narrative of \u003cstrong\u003epost-partition Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in the \u003cstrong\u003esouthwestern region of East Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e (now Bangladesh).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a \u003cstrong\u003esocial, political\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecommunal\u003c\/strong\u003e record of the lives of people from the periphery of society, focusing on the everyday lives of \u003cstrong\u003eHindus and Muslims\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through this personal narrative, the author highlights the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman aspects\u003c\/strong\u003e of their coexistence, even amidst the deep-rooted communal and social divide. The story is filled with memories of rural life, deeply ingrained \u003cstrong\u003efolk traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003ecultural practices\u003c\/strong\u003e of those living in the rural hinterlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also emphasizes the sadness of \u003cstrong\u003erootless lives\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003edreams and heartbreaks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the constant \u003cstrong\u003estruggle to rebuild\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecreate new hopes\u003c\/strong\u003e in the aftermath of personal and societal crises. It is a testimony to the persistence of \u003cstrong\u003ehuman spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eresilience\u003c\/strong\u003e in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book was awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eAnanda Puraskar\u003c\/strong\u003e (1411 Bangabda) for its exceptional portrayal of Bengali life, capturing both its \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical and emotional depth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMihir Sengupta\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1, 1947\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eKeora village\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eBarisal district\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEast Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e (now in \u003cstrong\u003eJhalkathi district\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bangladesh). He completed his \u003cstrong\u003ematriculation\u003c\/strong\u003e with distinction and later joined \u003cstrong\u003eBraj Mohan College\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eBarisal\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, he moved to \u003cstrong\u003eKolkata\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1963 and resumed his schooling from there. He graduated in \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1968\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked with \u003cstrong\u003eBank of India\u003c\/strong\u003e and lived in various parts of \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJharkhand\u003c\/strong\u003e during his tenure. His first notable work, \u003cstrong\u003e'Siddhiganj er Mokam'\u003c\/strong\u003e, won the \u003cstrong\u003eShruti Academy Award\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bangladesh. His novel \u003cstrong\u003eBishadbriksha\u003c\/strong\u003e earned him the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eAnanda Puraskar\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1411 Bengal year (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMihir Sengupta's other works include \u003cstrong\u003e'Ujani Khaler Sonta'\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong\u003eAnanda Publishers\u003c\/strong\u003e. He currently resides in \u003cstrong\u003eBhadrashwar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHooghly\u003c\/strong\u003e, West Bengal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishadbriksha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eheartfelt and significant work\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in its portrayal of cultural, emotional, and political upheaval during a transformative period in the history of Bengal, making it an important contribution to \u003cstrong\u003eBengali literature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49511504249136,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350402696","price":900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-bishadbriksha-40106867458352.jpg?v=1775958662","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bishadbriksha","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}