Shodhbodh by Tarapada Ray [Hardcover]

It all started with his knack for common sense. From there, quite effortlessly, Tarapada Roy ascended to the pinnacle of popularity—laughing and making others laugh along the way. Be it lovers or madmen, ghosts or gods, lawyers or doctors, students or teachers, merchants or customers, and even mute animals—all have found their place in Tarapada Roy’s vivid and delightful literary parade. For weeks, months, and years, he has presented these characters to Bengali readers with his inexhaustible wit and unmatched humor.
His humorous tales have spread far and wide—from villages to towns, from clubs to common rooms, and from drawing rooms to the inner quarters of homes. Shodhbodh is the latest addition to this sparkling collection of humorous narratives. The unmistakable magic of his effortless, captivating language and instant fluidity is more refined, exuberant, and brilliant than ever in these works.
In this sorrowful, grief-stricken desert of life, this cheerful and lighthearted book is sure to not only delight the readers but also inspire them to share its stories with others.