{"product_id":"9780241562642","title":"The Penguin Book Of Bengali Short Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a landmark anthology of Bengali literature translated into English, presenting a century’s worth of extraordinary stories. It offers a window into a region with a rich storytelling tradition and a history of social upheaval, from colonial times through independence and beyond. The intended reader is adult readers and students who love world literature, translation, and thoughtful fiction. The emotional tone ranges from intimate and humane to sharp and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented as a carefully curated sequence of fiction, with precise, readable English that preserves the original wit and grace. The collection spans social realism, political fiction, and intimate domestic tales, each story offering a distinct counterpoint to the last. Readers move through with ease, guided by a respectful translation that lets unfamiliar places feel immediate and inviting, encouraging reflection on how historical forces shape ordinary lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcross the stories you meet a range of characters: from a woman pursuing small acts of defiance to a lawyer who encounters a turning point in life, all navigating love, duty, and identity against changing landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA century’s worth of stories translated into accessible English, including many previously untranslated pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA broad spectrum of themes: land wars, famine, caste, religious conflict, Partition, and liberation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious narrative strategies: social realism, political fiction, introspective domestic tales.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant, faithful translation that maintains humor and moral clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructured flow that invites discussion in reading groups or classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich cultural context and historical backdrop encouraging readers to compare past and present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a broadened understanding of Bengali literature and world literature, a heightened empathy for people from different backgrounds, and an invitation to explore more translated fiction. The collection builds curiosity, confidence in reading world literature, and a lasting appreciation for the short story as a powerful, illuminating form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540534767833,"sku":"BK0538716","price":595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/818Ck2zz0YL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776676282","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241562642","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}