{"product_id":"gadyasamagra","title":"Gadyasamagra","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mallika Sengupta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789350401712\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1180 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMallika Sengupta’s \u003cem\u003eGadyasamagra\u003c\/em\u003e brings together a profound exploration of history, sociology, and gender politics in her distinctive prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features her three novels and three essay collections, each revealing her strong feminist voice and critique of a patriarchal society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books within this collection include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSitayan\u003c\/em\u003e - A novel that challenges Aryan state theories through the character of Sita, in a rebellious retelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShliltahani'r Pore\u003c\/em\u003e - Depicts a society plagued by continuous female victimization and self-deception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKabir Bouthan\u003c\/em\u003e - Written in her final years, it reflects her respect for Rabindranath Tagore's legacy while exploring the destruction of the Thakur family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer essays are equally compelling, tackling the construction of gender and women’s autonomy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStrilinga Nirman\u003c\/em\u003e - Explores her thoughts on the male-dominated world and her ideas on women's liberation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePurush Noy, Purushtantra\u003c\/em\u003e - A direct critique of not the individual male, but the system of patriarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBibah Bichhinna'r Akhyan\u003c\/em\u003e - A thoughtful and scholarly examination of divorce and societal structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGadyasamagra\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a collection of prose—it's a deep, ongoing flow of consciousness, a narrative that documents Mallika’s intellectual journey and emotional struggles in a patriarchal society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a powerful, introspective commentary on women's rights and societal norms, making it an essential read for anyone interested in gender studies and feminist literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mallika Sengupta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27th March 1960, Kolkata, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sociologist, Professor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doctorate in Sociology with a focus on the representation of divorced women in Bengali novels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Career:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarted writing poetry in 1982 while pursuing her MA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored three novels and three major essays focused on women's issues and feminist consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for her deep sociological insights and her outspoken critique of gender discrimination in society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSukanta Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior Writers Fellowship from the Central Government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnita-Sunil Basu Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpana Acharya Smriti Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvited for poetry readings and discussions in Sweden, Australia, USA, Czech Republic, and Dhaka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer poetry and life details are featured on websites like Wikipedia, India Poetry International, and India Together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49503764119856,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350401712","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-gadyasamagra-40092452159792.jpg?v=1775950630","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/gadyasamagra","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}