Panchashti Galpa by Chanchal Kumar Ghosh [Hardcover]

The scope of a short story is not as vast as that of a novel, nor does it possess the grandeur of an epic. However, within the story lies the essence of life's small joys, sorrows, pleasures, pain, love, separation, and torment. Through the master creator's pen, these fragmented aspects of life come together in profound nuances, transforming into something akin to an epic. The story gently takes the reader's inner world on a voyage of joy, with its brilliance shining like diamonds, pearls, and rubies. In Chanchal Kumar Ghosh's stories, that supreme creative expression is evident. Most of his tales stem from the harsh realities of life, the fruits of the writer's direct experiences. Alongside this, the writer has freely wandered into the realms of fantasy, occasionally venturing into the world of the supernatural. At times, mysticism blends with the supernatural. This extraordinary combination of vibrant and varied stories, filled with wonder, is what makes this collection truly unique. The success of the creation transcends the boundaries of time and place, making it universal.