Molla Nasiruddiner Galpa by Satyajit Ray [Hardcover]

Just as a rasgulla cannot be made without sugar, and as a sweet cannot be without its sweetness, so too is inevitable humor entwined with the tales of Molla Nasiruddin. For nearly a thousand years, stories of Molla Nasiruddin have circulated among people from various countries around the world. These stories, cohesive, simple, and full of flavor, are like clusters of juicy grapes—each bite brings a smile. It is said that Molla Nasiruddin once remarked that he would be astonished if he did not die in this lifetime. Whoever he may be today, he would indeed be amazed, for he has not perished. Molla Nasiruddin remains immortal among lovers of humor across nations, through countless stories in his name. Satyajit Ray has compiled a selection of these timeless stories in this book.