Upanyas Samagra 1

📖 Author: Narendra Nath Mitra
📚 Genre: Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra (Collected Works)
📖 Format: Hardcover
📑 Pages: 760
 ⚖ Weight: 1036 grams
📌 ISBN: 9788177564143

Book Summary:

Narendra Nath Mitra is a celebrated writer of post-Kallol era Bengali literature, known for his deeply evocative short stories and socially relevant novels. While his strength lay in short fiction, his novels also hold a distinct place in Bengali literary history. His writing explores rural Bengal, the shifting dynamics of small-town life, and the complexities of metropolitan existence.

This first volume of Upanyas Samagra brings together seven of his most powerful novels, each reflecting his sharp social insights and sensitive storytelling.

🔹 Novels in this Volume:

• Dweepunj
• Dehoman
• Chena Mahal
• Shuklapaksha
• Chorabali
• Teen Din Teen Ratri
• Parampara

These novels depict middle-class struggles, personal conflicts, and societal transformations, often through intimate portrayals of familiar yet complex characters.

About the Author:

📅 Born: January 30, 1916 (Faridpur, Bangladesh)
📖 Early Life & Education:

• Studied at Bhanga High School, Rajendra College (I.A.), and Bangabasi College (B.A.)
• Began writing at a young age.
• His first published poem: Mook (Desh, 1936)
• His first published short story: Mrityu O Jibon (Desh, 1936)

✍ Writing Career & Major Works:

• Published around 50 short story collections and numerous novels.
• Notable Novels:
  📖 Dweepunj – A masterpiece about existential struggles.
  📖 Chena Mahal – A novel exploring familiar yet profound human relationships.
  📖 Teen Din Teen Ratri – A gripping tale of time and transformation.
  📖 Surya Sakshi – A novel that captivated readers during its serialized publication.

🎬 Film Adaptations:
Many of his stories were adapted into films by legendary directors, including:

• Satyajit Ray’s Mahanagar (based on Abataranika)
• Agragami’s Headmaster
• Rajen Tarafdar’s Palank
• Hindi adaptation of Rosh as Saudagar

🏅 Awards & Recognition:

• Ananda Puraskar (1961) – Honoring his literary excellence.
• Respected as a master of realism in Bengali fiction.