{"product_id":"galpa-pathaker-diary-bengali-version","title":"Galpa Pathaker Diary (Bengali Version)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ujjalkumar Majumdar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalpa Pathaker Diary (Bengali Version)\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and authoritative study of the Bengali short story and its evolution over more than a century. While several works have previously explored the history of Bengali short fiction, this volume stands apart for combining two important dimensions of literary criticism: a broad survey of the nature, themes, and historical development of the short story, and detailed critical studies of major Bengali short story writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon nearly three decades of research and literary engagement, Ujjalkumar Majumdar presents a mature and insightful examination of the short story as a distinct literary form. The book begins by clarifying the characteristics of the short story and distinguishing it from related genres such as the novel and the novella. It then offers a careful evaluation of one hundred years of Bengali short fiction, tracing its thematic diversity, artistic growth, and changing literary trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume also contains individual studies of some of the most influential figures in Bengali literature, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRabindranath Tagore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSarat Chandra Chattopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTarashankar Bandyopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eManik Bandopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJagadish Gupta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePremendra Mitra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBanaphool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSubodh Ghosh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAshapurna Devi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSamaresh Basu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSunil Gangopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, among many others. The author also pays attention to several comparatively less-discussed but significant literary figures, offering readers a broader understanding of Bengali storytelling traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging yet scholarly style, the book combines critical rigor with literary sensitivity. It is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, teachers, and readers seeking a deeper appreciation of Bengali short stories and their enduring contribution to modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bangiya Sahitya Samsad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67014858572080,"sku":"BangiyaSahityaSamsad_0511","price":129.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BangiyaSahityaSamsad_0511.jpg?v=1781933116","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/galpa-pathaker-diary-bengali-version","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}