Dashti Upanyas by Buddhadeb Guha [Hardcover]

One of the foremost writers in modern fiction, Buddhadeb is beloved by readers and writers alike. However, this single sentence doesn’t fully encapsulate everything about Buddhadeb. Not only is he a leading figure, but he is also the most intimate and beloved writer for his readers. From his first novel Holi Basanta (1967) to Chapras (1981), he has been equally praised throughout this long period, securing his place in the inner world of novel readers, and artistically, he has carved out a distinct identity.

Buddhadeb is a writer of all times, but writing is not his livelihood. As a skilled accountant, Buddhadeb never had to write mediocre works to meet the demands of publishing houses. As a result, no novel or short story of his can be blindly classified as low-quality based on artistic or standard criteria. Through his unique style, he has written many widely read, widely printed, and much-discussed novels that have contributed a distinct genre to Bengali literature. A lover and traveler of the forest, he has continued his journey of success from the very beginning. After Holi Basanta, he never had to look back. According to Santosh Kumar Ghosh, "After Neelangurir, there have been very few love stories written in Bengali fiction like his." This powerful writer has depicted the romantic lives of men and women in such a way that readers' perspectives have been transformed. The depth of his love stories has created a spectrum of colors in his many love novels.

Not only in such novels but also in symbolic and detective novels, Buddhadeb excels. The setting of each of his novels is vivid and seen through his own eyes—not mere fantasy. As a result, his connection with readers begins from the very first word of the novel. These trustworthy settings become familiar to the readers.

This collection includes ten of the author’s self-selected, timeless novels of various types: Holi Basanta (1967), Khela Jokhon (1381), Binyas (1980), Waikiki (1980), Anvesh (1985), Bhorer Aage (1986), Sandher Pore (1987), Pujor Shomoye (1988), Nagnirjon (1399), and Batighar (1399).

This collection of ten novels between two covers fulfills the long-standing demand of readers. A gift of beloved, memorable novels by a cherished author, this compilation is a much-anticipated treasure for literature lovers.