{"product_id":"samagra-smritichitra","title":"Samagra Smritichitra","description":"\u003cp\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parimal Goswami\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autobiography - Biography - Memoir\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789350400371\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1112\u003cbr\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1482 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📝 \u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParimal Goswami, the talented son of Rabindranath Tagore’s close associate Biharilal Goswami, possessed an extraordinary memory. A connoisseur of wit and wisdom, he often said that three remarkable events shaped his life—Halley’s Comet, Rabindranath Tagore, and the two World Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile residing in a small room below the Jorasanko Thakurbari, he witnessed Rabindranath composing melodies, absorbing the essence of those historic moments. His life was enriched by the people he encountered and the bonds he formed through letters and personal interactions—an experience he considered nothing less than a divine blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished literary figure, Parimal Goswami is best remembered today for his memoirs, which offer a unique glimpse into Bengal’s intellectual and cultural heritage. Combining his skills with both the pen and the camera, he meticulously documented the thoughts and portraits of Bengal’s eminent personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis memoirs bring to life legendary figures such as Haricharan Bandopadhyay, Pramatha Chaudhuri, Rajshekhar Basu, Mohitlal Majumdar, Sajanikanta Das, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, Kazi Nazrul Islam, and Dada Thakur. His vast collection of carefully preserved letters captures a nostalgic era, featuring correspondences from Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Banaphool, Amiya Chaudhuri (wife of Nirad C. Chaudhuri), Sudhakanta Ray Chaudhuri, Harikrishna Dev, and Rajshekhar Basu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamagra Smritichitra\u003c\/em\u003e is an extensive collection that brings together some of his most celebrated memoirs, including \u003cem\u003eSmritichitran\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDwitiyo Smriti\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmi Jader Dekhechi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePatra Smriti\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eJokhon Sampadok Chilam\u003c\/em\u003e, along with unpublished writings from \u003cem\u003ePunaryatra Smritipothe\u003c\/em\u003e. This volume serves as a literary time capsule, filled with humor, poetic grace, and cherished friendships, offering readers a nostalgic journey into Bengal’s golden past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖋 \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParimal Goswami was born on September 1, 1897, in Satberia village, Pabna district (then part of undivided Bengal). His father, Biharilal Goswami, was a close associate of Rabindranath Tagore. Parimal’s early education took place across various institutions, and he later studied at Rajshahi College and Pabna Edward College before enrolling at Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, where he earned his Master’s degree with first-class honors. He also spent time at Santiniketan for further education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was actively associated with renowned publications such as \u003cem\u003ePrabasi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSabatarer Chithi\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eJugantar\u003c\/em\u003e. A prominent voice in Bengali radio broadcasting, he was also an avid photographer, capturing rare portraits of eminent Bengali intellectuals—an invaluable historical treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis literary contributions include essays, short stories, travelogues, and plays, but his memoirs remain his most treasured legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🕊 \u003cstrong\u003ePassed Away:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 26, 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📚 \u003cstrong\u003eOther Notable Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmritichitran\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDwitiyo Smriti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmi Jader Dekhechi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatra Smriti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eJokhon Sampadok Chilam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePunaryatra Smritipothe\u003c\/em\u003e (Unpublished writings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519532540208,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350400371","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-samagra-smritichitra-40128021823792.jpg?v=1775956997","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/samagra-smritichitra","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}