Upanyas Samagra 13 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, the Bengali novel had already undergone significant changes. The characters in the stories of that time were seeking liberation not in the shadows of romance but in introspection and self-absorption. Young men and women were setting out to find the meaning of life in their own unique ways. However, the coherence of life had broken down, and words had lost their meaning. Yet, readers could still recognize their anguish. Sunil Gangopadhyay himself identified this context as "inexplicable restlessness." This restlessness was rooted in the deep pain of seeking self-realization. Sunil’s defining emergence as a novelist occurred with "Atmaprakash" (Self-Revelation). With this novel, he began a remarkable journey across the limitless geography of Bengali literature, a journey that has not yet ended. Sunil Gangopadhyay is now an institution in the world of Bengali novels. His mastery includes plot knowledge, skillful character portrayal, the creation of richly detailed human figures, a sense of time, and values, the ability to choose diverse stories, a fervent existential inquiry, the pursuit of truth, and aesthetic beauty. In every area, he is 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 has remained equally vibrant and lively. In his hands, the novel as an art form has gained new prestige. All of Sunil Gangopadhyay's novels have been published in volumes. Previously, twelve volumes of his complete novels have been published. Now, Volume 13 includes "Tan," "Chhele Bari Phire Esechhe," "Jor," "Raka," "Jibanir Du’Rakam Khasra," "Konkolota," "Andhakar Gharer Chabi," "Chhoto Prithibir Simana," and "Ruptan."