Jayanta Manik Samagra : Akhanda by Hemendra Kumar Roy [Hardcover]

In the third decade of the twentieth century, the children's magazine "Mouchake" began serializing "Yoker Dhan," marking the arrival of mystery-laden adventurous tales in Bengali children's literature. The conflict between danger and daring captivated readers of all ages, brought to life by the creator Hemendrakumar Roy (1888-1963). While he is primarily celebrated as a children's author, his talents spanned a wide range of fields. He revolutionized the conventions and tastes of Bengali theater and gramophone music during his era.

As an accomplished painter, he was a pioneer in the critique of "Bengali Art" and "Stage Performance," and he showcased his skills in numerous stories, novels, poems, translations, memoirs, and essays. His contributions to Bengali children's literature, particularly in introducing adventure and detective stories, are undeniable. His remarkable ability is evident in historical narratives and writings, inevitably leading to a thrilling new chapter in ghost and horror tales. The protagonists of his adventure stories, Bimal Kumar, and the detective tales' hero, Jayanta-Manik, have remained beloved figures in the literary landscape for nearly eight decades.