Upanyas Samagra 4 by Sunil Gangopadhyay [Hardcover]

In the 1960s, when poet Sunil Gangopadhyay was writing his first novel, 'Yubak-Yubati', without any pressure to publish, significant changes were occurring in Bengali fiction. During this period, characters in stories sought liberation not in the shadow of romance but in introspection and self-absorption. Young men and women ventured out to find the meaning of life in their own unique ways. However, the continuity of life had broken, and words had lost their meanings. Yet, readers were not mistaken in recognizing their anguish. Sunil Gangopadhyay himself identified this context as 'explanationless restlessness.' This restlessness was rooted in the profound pain of searching for recognition. The definitive emergence of Sunil as a storyteller occurred with 'Atmaprakash'. How he began his journey from this novel, transcending the vast geography of Bengali literature, is a remarkable achievement. His journey continues to this day. In the world of Bengali novels, Sunil Gangopadhyay has become an institution in himself. His mastery over the art of novel writing, character portrayal, depiction of human forms, awareness of time, values, skill in choosing diverse stories, urgency in existential inquiry, search for truth, and beauty—he excels in all. In each area, he is distinct and luminous. His novels are a treasure of Bengali literature. From his first novel to those written at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Sunil remains as vibrant and lively as ever. His novels have attained a new artistic significance. An arrangement has been made for the publication of all of Sunil Gangopadhyay's novels in volumes. Previously, three volumes of his collected novels were published. Now, 'Novel Collection 4' is released, containing five novels: 'Janaranye Ekjon,' 'Hirak Dipti,' 'Tomar-Amar,' 'Swarger Niche Manush,' and 'Eka O Kichu Jon.'