{"product_id":"upanyas-samagra-41","title":"Upanyas Samagra 4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunil Gangopadhyay\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rachanabali - Rachanasangraha - Rachanasamagra (Collected Works)\u003cbr data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"153\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnanda Publishers\u003cbr data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788177563504\u003cbr data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"234\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 714\u003cbr data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1108 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eIn the 1960s, when poet \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eSunil Gangopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e was writing his first novel \u003cem data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\"Jubak-Jubati\"\u003c\/em\u003e, without any immediate urge to publish, Bengali literature was undergoing a transformation. The traditional romance-driven narratives were being replaced by introspective and existential themes, where characters sought meaning beyond societal norms. Sunil himself termed this shift as \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\"unexplained restlessness\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the existential struggles of his characters. His novel \u003cem data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\"Atmaprakash\"\u003c\/em\u003e marked his emergence as a major novelist, breaking boundaries and expanding the landscape of Bengali fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eSunil Gangopadhyay became an institution in Bengali literature, known for his mastery over storytelling, intricate characterization, deep social consciousness, and philosophical inquiries. His works brought a fresh artistic dimension to Bengali novels, making him a defining figure in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003efourth volume\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eUpanyas Samagra\u003c\/em\u003e features five significant novels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eJanaranye Ekjon (A Man in the Crowd)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A gripping exploration of urban loneliness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eHirak Dipti (The Radiance of Diamonds)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A novel filled with suspense and deep emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eTomar-Amar (Yours and Mine)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A story about relationships and personal conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eSwarger Niche Manush (People Beneath Heaven)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A philosophical take on human existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eEka Ebong Koyekjon (Alone and a Few Others)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A beautifully woven narrative of solitude and companionship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eSunil Gangopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e (Born: September 7, 1934 – Died: October 23, 2012) was one of the most celebrated literary figures in modern Bengali literature. Originally from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eFaridpur, Bangladesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, he pursued higher education in Kolkata, completing his M.A. from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e. He began his career with private tutoring and later worked in various fields, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003einsurance, government service, and journalism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eHe started as a poet and co-founded the renowned Bengali literary magazine \u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\"Krittibas\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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