{"product_id":"life-and-political-reality","title":"LIFE AND POLITICAL REALITY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shahidul Zahir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperCollins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789354892301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife and Political Reality\u003c\/em\u003e by Shahidul Zahir is a powerful and haunting exploration of the aftermath of the 1971 war and the subsequent loss of idealism in post-war Bangladesh. With his unique blend of surrealism, folklore, magic realism, and a profound understanding of social and political realities, Zahir presents a raw and unflinching narrative that delves deep into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is presented as a single, corrosive, stream-of-consciousness paragraph, capturing the internal struggle and the disillusionment of a nation torn apart by war. Zahir’s unorthodox style and clarity of vision establish him as a voice of immense significance in South Asian literature. This novel, along with the companion novella \u003cem\u003eAbu Ibrahim's Death\u003c\/em\u003e, which examines the fall of its titular protagonist, explores themes of idealism, compromise, and the personal and collective toll of political and social upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShahidul Zahir, who tragically passed away at a young age, left behind a body of work that remains some of the most distinctive and influential fiction to emerge from the subcontinent. \u003cem\u003eLife and Political Reality\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to Zahir’s ability to intertwine deep empathy and a searing critique of the political landscape, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50073150783792,"sku":"Prakash_9789354892301","price":319.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/81EJS8EvB3L.jpg?v=1756301272","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/life-and-political-reality","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}