Sharat Sahitya Samagra 1, 2 [Hardcover Set]

Many other writers have received praise, but none have garnered such universal affection. This is not a surprise, but love. The success he has effortlessly achieved makes him an object of our envy... Today, his congratulations resonate with spontaneous joy in every home in Bangladesh.

Not only in the realm of fiction, but also in drama and cinema, the curiosity of the Bengali people to experience his talent continues to grow. He has touched the very core of Bengali sorrow with his words." These words were spoken by none other than Rabindranath Tagore about **Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay**, and **Ananda Publishers** feels honored to present the complete works of Sharatchandra to today’s readers. There is no doubt that **Sharatchandra’s emergence** in Bengali literature was marked by a "surprise" that later turned into an "affection" that has lasted for generations. 

When the first two installments of *Bordidi* were published in the *Bharati* magazine, with the author’s name withheld, no one could have imagined that this remarkable work was written by an unknown, young writer named **Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay**. Even when the author's name was revealed in the final installment, disbelief lingered—everyone thought it must surely be a pseudonym.

Who is this **Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay**? The answer to this question emerged in every subsequent story and novel he wrote, each becoming an instant hit upon release. In fact, no other Bengali writer of his time achieved such popularity. Since then, his place in the hearts of Bengali readers as the eternal master of "love" has been firmly secured. The "surprise" of his arrival in Bengali literature was eventually transformed into "affection."

Even today, Sharatchandra remains as vibrant, relevant, and beloved in our literary tradition. Just as there is constant discussion about his literature, there is also an enduring curiosity about his life. To honor this discussion and curiosity, the project of *Sharatchandra Rachanasamagra* (The Complete Works of Sharatchandra) was conceived. This special edition includes every story, novel, and all of his published and unpublished writings. Additionally, there is a brief biography and a detailed introduction to his works, as well as an in-depth discussion of his life and literature.

This extensive discussion has been written from a completely different perspective by the editor of *Sharatchandra Rachanasamagra*, the esteemed Acharya Dr. Sukumar Sen.