{"product_id":"gobinda-samanta-ba-banglar-ek-rayater-itihas","title":"Gobinda Samanta Ba Banglar Ek Rayater Itihas","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rev. 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Lal Behari Day\u003c\/strong\u003e that originally appeared in English in 1874 under the title \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eBengal Peasant Life\u003c\/strong\u003e. The novel provides a vivid depiction of the life and struggles of Bengal's rural peasants in the 19th century. It is a crucial social commentary on the hardships faced by the agricultural community during British colonial rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThe narrative unfolds through the story of \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eGobinda Samanta\u003c\/strong\u003e, an agricultural laborer, exploring his daily life, family, and the socio-economic pressures that shape his world. Day’s deep understanding of the rural landscape and its people comes through in this monumental work, which not only gives a voice to the peasantry but also critiques the exploitation by landlords and the colonial system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eThe novel was first recognized as a significant literary achievement, winning accolades for its portrayal of rural life. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eGobinda Samanta\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered an important early work in Bengali literature that aligns with the tradition of social realism. It was praised by many, including Charles Darwin, who expressed his appreciation of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eRev. Lal Behari Day\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eDecember 18, 1824\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eSonapulashi\u003c\/strong\u003e village, Burdwan, in a Vaishnavite merchant family. Driven by his thirst for knowledge and faced with financial difficulties, he converted to Christianity. 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