Dashti Upanyas by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay

In his literary creation, Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay adopted Bankim’s philosophy as his mentor. Except for the Byomkesh series, in Sharadindu’s other novels and stories, romance has flown into another world like a distant, elusive bird. Especially in historical novels and stories, while keeping the historical context in mind, Sharadindu gave special importance to the role of romance in such imaginative tales. In his other novels, based on societal life or problems of life, romance is a key element that captivated Mohitlal.

The central theme of these novels is the love between men and women, portrayed as an irresistible attraction. This love is sometimes spiritual, sometimes full of sensual hints. Additionally, Sharadindu skillfully established how much diversity could exist in the eternal tradition of romantic tales. In creating human love stories, he was unparalleled, and in these novels, he depicted the endless journey of mankind. Through love, rejection, and conflicts, his characters sought to reach a profound destination—sometimes a shadowy world of light and darkness, other times a sacred, solitary ground touched by truth.

This exceptional compilation includes ten of Sharadindu’s novels from this phase: Dadaer Kirti, Bisher Dhoa, Jhinder Bondi, Chhayapathik, Rimjhim, Monchora, Bahu Juger Opar Hote, Rajdrohi, Abhijatok, and Shaila Bhavan.