Sinha, Arunava
The Greatest Bengali Stories Ever Told
- ISBN 13:
- 9789382277743
- author:
- Sinha, Arunava
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Aleph Book Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 14 x 2.06 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Greatest Bengali Stories Ever Told is a collection of twenty-one stories selected and translated by renowned writer, editor and translator Arunava Sinha. These tales represent some of the finest example of the genre, originating from the cities, villages, rivers, forests and plains of Bengal.
Featuring stories by notable authors such as Rabindranath Tagore, Tarashankar, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Buddha deva Bose, Ashapurna Debi, Premendra Mitra, Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Mahasweta Devi, Sunil Gangopadhyay and Nabarun Bhattacharya, among others, this anthology showcases a range of themes including anger, loss, grief, disillusionment, magic, politics, trickery, humour and the darkness of mind and heart.
These stories reimagine life in ways that make them unforgettable, offering a glimpse into the complexities and nuances of Bengali society. With its diverse selection of tales, this anthology is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the rich literary heritage of Bengal.
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