{"product_id":"9780140449839","title":"Selected Short Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of classic short stories from a landmark figure in Bengali literature, written in the late 19th century. The tales vividly depict life and landscapes across Bengal—from village streets to refined urban spaces—while probing social tensions such as caste, official corruption, and poverty. The writing blends documentary realism with a lyrical, romantic sensibility, inviting readers who enjoy literary fiction, cultural history, and thoughtful reflection. Ideal for adult readers and literature lovers seeking depth, atmosphere, and cultural insight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in lucid, image-rich prose, the stories unfold through intimate scenes and social observation. The reading experience is immersive, balancing concrete detail with a musical cadence that invites reflection on justice, longing, and human dignity. This edition enhances accessibility with scholarly introductions and notes that illuminate historical background and cultural nuance, while translations by award-winning translators keep the voice vivid and faithful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach tale offers a compact journey, centering individual lives against a broader social backdrop. Readers encounter characters shaped by family duty, community expectations, and personal longing, moving through rural byways and urban spaces as the atmosphere shifts with mood and memory. The collection is designed for repeat reading, rewarding careful attention and yielding new insights with each revisit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid portrayals of late 19th-century Bengal across village and city life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores caste, bureaucracy, poverty, and dignity through intimate human stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical, imagery-rich prose that blends realism with romantic imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslations by award-winning translators, with scholarly introductions and notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, self-contained stories ideal for a single sitting or reflective reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich cultural and historical context that deepens language appreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will finish with a deeper appreciation for a rich literary heritage and a nuanced view of history, society, and human aspiration. The collection expands empathy, sharpens perception, and invites ongoing curiosity about language, culture, and the enduring power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540393930969,"sku":"BK0449790","price":595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61lV5pEEVhL._SL1200.jpg?v=1776689652","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140449839","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}