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Hardback
Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
A portable collection of timeless Bengali short stories, this book invites readers into culturally rich tales that celebrate imagination, family, and everyday wonder. Suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy classic storytelling, it offers a warm, inviting reading experience and is a thoughtful way to explore Bengali literature at home or on the go.
The stories are presented in a story-led format with clear, readable prose that works well for independent reading or shared storytelling. Each tale stands on its own, yet together they build a sense of cultural heritage and human connection, inviting reflection and empathy as you travel from one vignette to the next.
Readers move through the collection with a gentle pace, enjoying concise, evocative narratives that are easy to revisit. The accessible writing invites reading aloud with family or friends, and the compact format makes it convenient for travel, classroom lending, or quiet evenings at home.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for Bengali storytelling, cultural insight, and a sense of connection to universal human experiences. The collection fosters curiosity, calm enjoyment, and a lasting impression that invites return reading and thoughtful conversation.
Product Details
Author
Arunava Sinha
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
9789382277743
ISBN
9789382277743
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.59x13.97x2.54cm
Binding
Hardback
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Arunava Sinha Translates Classic, Modern, And Contemporary Bengali Fiction And Non-Fiction From Bangladesh And India Into English. He Also Translates Fiction From English Into Bengali. Over Seventy Of His Translations Have Been Published So Far In India, The Uk, And The Usa. He Has Won India’S Top Translation Prize, The Crossword Award For Translated Books, Twice. He Teaches At Ashoka University, Where He Is Also The Co-Director Of The Ashoka Centre For Translation, And Is The Books Editor At Scroll.In. Sukumar Ray, Poet, Short-Story Writer And Playwright, Wrote In Bengali Mainly For Children. His Works Such As The Collection Of Nonsense Poems Abol Tabol , Novella Hojoborolo , Short-Story Collection Pagla Dashu And Play Chalachittachanchari Are Counted Among The Finest Writings For Children In The World. Arunava Sinha Is A Celebrated Translator Of Bengali Fiction, Non-Fiction And Poetry Into English. Over Forty Of His Translations Have Been Published So Far. Sudeshna Shome Ghosh Is An Editor. She Is Also Co-Founder Of Cosy Nook Library, A Childrens Library In Bangalore. She Has Written And Translated Books For Children.