{"product_id":"ichchamati","title":"Ichchamati","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: নবনীতা দেব সেন (Nabanita Dev Sen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chotoder Boi (Children’s Book)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788172158866\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 295 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlot\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eইছামতী\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ichchamati) is an exquisite collection of \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-seven\u003c\/strong\u003e fairy tale-like stories that blend imagination and reality. The stories feature a wide range of characters, from traditional kings, queens, princes, and princesses to unique creations like the farmer's son \u003cstrong\u003eMouralaprasad\u003c\/strong\u003e, woodcutter \u003cstrong\u003eKatta\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more mythical beings like \u003cstrong\u003eShamukkumari\u003c\/strong\u003e (a princess snail), \u003cstrong\u003eRajhansdadu\u003c\/strong\u003e (the royal swan-grandfather), and \u003cstrong\u003eSarpakumaris\u003c\/strong\u003e (snake princesses). There are also witches and demons, making it a vibrant mix of fantasy, culture, and adventure. Each tale is carefully written for young readers, with delightful illustrations by \u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKrishnendu Chakraborty\u003c\/strong\u003e enhancing the storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: নবনীতা দেব সেন (Nabanita Dev Sen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1938, \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Kolkata\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachelor's in English from \u003cstrong\u003ePresidency College\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kolkata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster's in Comparative Literature from \u003cstrong\u003eJadavpur University\u003c\/strong\u003e, First Class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther studies at \u003cstrong\u003eHarvard University\u003c\/strong\u003e (Master's with distinction) and \u003cstrong\u003eIndiana University\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ph.D.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nabanita was a professor of Comparative Literature at \u003cstrong\u003eJadavpur University\u003c\/strong\u003e. She was also a renowned writer, specializing in fiction, essays, and travelogues, with a notable focus on children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Married to \u003cstrong\u003eAmartya Sen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the eminent economist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Book\u003c\/strong\u003e: Published her first poetry book \u003cstrong\u003e‘প্রথম প্রত্যয়’\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1959. Her debut novel \u003cstrong\u003e‘আমি অনুপম’\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ami Anupam) was published in 1976 in \u003cstrong\u003eSharadiya Anandabazar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nabanita Dev Sen was known for her multifaceted writing and contributions to Bengali literature. Her works earned her respect both in academic and literary circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeath\u003c\/strong\u003e: She passed away on \u003cstrong\u003e7 November 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49472165609776,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788172158866","price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-ichchamati-40018863915312.jpg?v=1775953813","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/ichchamati","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}