Upanyas Samagra 2 by Pramathanath Bishi [Hardcover]

The second volume of the collected novels includes Cholonbil, Mahamati Ram Fashude, Neelmonir Swargo, and Keri Saheber Munshi. Cholonbil is a continuation of Joradighir Chowdhury Poribar and holds a significant place in the history of North Bengal. At one time, this bil (wetland) was a notorious site for robberies by powerful bandit-zamindars. Mahamati Ram Fashude is a satirical novella. Handing the book to the descendants of its hero, Promothonath Bishi remarks, "They are all present in the mortal world by other names." Readers will find amusement in the tale, but it also provokes deep thought, as intended by the author. In Neelmonir Swargo, there is a river called Subarnorekha, and Neelmoni is not a person but a bear. Much like other notable works of Bengali literature that show poets and artists’ compassion for the animal kingdom, this novel captures that same empathy. Keri Saheber Munshi is a valuable addition to Bengali literature, centered around the essence of Bengali life and perspectives rooted in Kolkata. This historical novel spans twenty years, covering the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, bringing to life a rich tapestry of that era’s events.