{"product_id":"galpasangraha-3","title":"Galpasangraha","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eSharadindu Bandyopadhyay\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 9788177561425\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1208 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\u003eSharadindu Bandyopadhyay, renowned for his detective and historical stories, also wrote a variety of short stories that explore different genres: supernatural, social, romantic, and humorous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese stories are rich in his unique style, blending classic literary sensibilities with timeless appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile his popular detective and historical tales have often overshadowed these short stories, they showcase his unparalleled storytelling skills, elevating him to a pinnacle of excellence in Bengali literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharadindu himself acknowledged that short stories came more naturally to him. 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In his supernatural and social stories, Sharadindu reflects regions such as Munger in Bihar, Pune, and Maharashtra, alongside the portrayal of middle-class Bengali life and aspirations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis collection brings together a rich variety of stories that highlight his expertise in diverse narrative forms and subjects.\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 Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30th March 1899, Jounpur, Uttar Pradesh, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Father: Tarabhushan; Mother: Bijliprava\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Life \u0026amp; Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied in Munger and at Vidyasagar College, Kolkata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarned a law degree from Patna, after initially enrolling in L College.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarried early to Parul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Career:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegan his literary journey with poetry, publishing his first poetry collection \u003cem\u003eJoubanasmrit\u003c\/em\u003e in 1325 Bengali calendar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocused on stories from 1929 onwards, with a strong presence in the film industry from 1938, writing screenplays for Bombay Talkies and later freelancing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettled in Pune after severing ties with the film industry in 1952.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Interests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep interest in astrology, and used the pseudonym Chandras has for some of his works.\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\u003eRabindra Award, University of Kolkata's Sharatsmriti Award, Matilal Award, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeath:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22nd September 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49503768543536,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788177561425","price":990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-galpasangraha-40092465856816.jpg?v=1775977885","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/galpasangraha-3","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}