Upanyas Samagra 16 by Sunil Gangopadhyay [Hardcover]

In the 1960s, when poet Sunil Gangopadhyay was writing his first novel "Yubak Yubatira" purely out of personal passion, without any urge to publish it, Bengali literature had already undergone significant transformations. The characters in the stories of that time were seeking liberation not in the shadows of romance, but through introspection and self-absorption. Young men and women were venturing out to find the meaning of life in their own unique ways. However, the coherence of life had fragmented, and words had lost their traditional meanings. Yet, readers were able to recognize their anguish. Sunil Gangopadhyay himself identified this context as "inexplicable restlessness," which was rooted in the deep pain of the quest for self-discovery. Sunil’s defining emergence as a novelist occurred with "Atmaprakash" (Self-Revelation). The way he began his journey beyond the limitless geography of Bengali literature with this novel was astonishing. Sunil Gangopadhyay became an institution in the world of Bengali novels. His mastery included plot construction, skillful character portrayal, the creation of richly detailed human figures, a sense of time, values, the ability to choose diverse stories, a fervent existential inquiry, the pursuit of truth, and aesthetic beauty. In every area, he was distinct and brilliant. His novels are a treasure of Bengali literature. From his first novel to those written at the dawn of the 21st century, Sunil remained equally vibrant and lively. A comprehensive collection of all of Sunil Gangopadhyay’s novels has been published in volumes. Fifteen volumes of his collected novels have been published earlier, and now Volume 16 is being released. This volume includes "Prothom Alo" (Second Part, Chapters 64 to the end), "Gorbandipur-er Kahini," "Probashi Pakhi," and "Beche Thaka."