{"product_id":"9780143420194","title":"Classic Sunil Gangopadhyay","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a historical fiction omnibus, bringing together three landmark late-19th to mid-20th century novels set against the rich backdrop of Bengal’s cultural and political evolution. The central through-line is the tension between tradition and modernity as society grapples with social obligations, new ideas, and the voices of artists and thinkers who helped shape a national consciousness. The intended reader is adults and serious readers of literary history who appreciate immersive storytelling and nuanced cultural context. The tone is reflective, literate, and deeply atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is story-led and richly textured, with translations that strive to preserve the original voice while making the prose accessible to contemporary readers. You’ll move through distinct eras—each with its own social landscape, literary climate, and sense of possibility—while noticing how personal lives intertwine with broad historical change. The collection invites quiet, attentive reading and thoughtful reflection on how history informs present-day perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree connected historical narratives spanning a pivotal period in Bengal and India's journey toward independence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich cultural settings, vivid social portraits, and themes of tradition, reform, and public life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant, disciplined prose preserved in translation to maintain voice and cadence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging exploration of art, philosophy, and social responsibility within changing communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a deeper understanding of Bengal’s cultural renaissance, the evolution of modern sensibilities, and the enduring relevance of literary voices that shaped public discourse. The collection broadens historical awareness, strengthens literary appreciation, and sparks curiosity about how past eras continue to inform today’s conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540447408345,"sku":"BK0436528","price":1045.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61MmISPdJzL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776665201","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143420194","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}