Upanyas Samagra 1 by Bimal Kar [Hardcover]

This collection includes six novels by Bimal Kar. Though written in the early phase of his literary career, these works hold undeniable importance and diversity. Like the six seasons of the year, each of these novels is distinct in character and vibrant in color. Take, for instance, the novel Jibonayan, which captures the story of a single day—from morning to evening, spanning ten to twelve hours—immersing readers in a new environment and nature. In this setting, various characters experience joy, sorrow, love, anger, dreams, and disillusionments, depicted through fragmented scenes and relationships. Yet, these fragments form a complete picture of life, as they subtly reveal the presence of death’s sorrowful interruption amidst joy and exuberance. This is a vivid portrayal of life.

In the novel Porichoy, a seemingly light story filled with sweetness and youthful energy also subtly unveils the melancholy of an unfulfilled life. Khorkuto is one of the author's most famous works, widely read and discussed. The central emotion here is love, but it is not merely a tale of romance. This novel explores a profound spirituality, as a faith that can assure and inspire a dying girl, like a withered bee, to embrace life’s love—is that faith any less valuable? Even after three decades, the appeal of this story has not diminished in the slightest.

The other three novels—Nirbason, Porompor, and Grohon—are significant as they delve deep into human consciousness. They authentically narrate the daily conflicts, resentments, ethical dilemmas, shame, and guilt that weigh heavily on a person’s mind. Nirbason is possibly Kar’s first work that presents a mature character, Subhadra, depicting the painful loneliness and self-torment of an individual. The moral judgments of society appear so absurd—otherwise, why should the compassionate protagonist of this novel suffer such loneliness? Here we see all the hallmarks of Bimal Kar’s style as a writer. This collection of six readable novels will undoubtedly satisfy readers.

Other Volumes in Bimal Kar’s Complete Works of Novels

• Volume 2: Swargokhelona, Khoai, Eka Eka, Purna Apurna, Nirastro, Shoho Bhoomika
• Volume 3: Kerani Parar Kabyo, Oi Chhaya, Jadubansh, Ei Prem Andhare Bhubaneshwari, Sonsay, Dwip, E Aboron
• Volume 4: Fanuser Aayu, Danshon, Alosh Bhraman, Dwandwa, Kaler Nayak
• Volume 5: Asomoy, Prochhanno, Sannidhya, Ek Obhinetar Mrityu, Nimphuler Gondho, Notun Tara
• Volume 6: Deyal, Shomik, Gronthi
• Volume 7: Bonobhumi, Porobas, Nirbhar, Atopor, Bedonaparbo, Tothapi, Ogyatobash Mrito o Jibito, Ubhyopaksha
• Volume 8: Aporanho, Balika Bodhu, Ekoda Kuashay, Aprobas, Ratnonibase Tin Atithi, Dinanto, Jonaik Shaytaner Potroguccho, Chandrigirir Rajkahini, Shorosi
• Volume 9: Chatok, Shochor, Golaper Dukkho, Ei Bedonay, Bishade, Tara Tinjon, Sheet Bosonter Atithi, Rajmohoner Sukhdukkho, Ekti Bonchampar Gachh o Amar Bondhu, Imoligorer Rupkotha