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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
228
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
Durgesh Nandini, A Landmark Bengali Novel By Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, First Appeared In 1865. Set In 16Th‑Century Odisha Amid The Clashes Of Mughal And Pathan Powers, It Blends History And Fiction To Create A Vivid, Emotionally Rich Tale. Written In The Author’S Early Twenties, Durgesh Nandini Invites Readers Of History, Literature, And Classic Storytelling To Travel A Formative Moment In Bengali Letters.
The Book Unfolds With A Flowing Narrative That Intertwines Political Intrigue, Personal Fidelity, And Cultural Change. Bankim Chandra’S Youthful Voice Lends A Lyrical, Confident Prose That Brings Ancient Odisha To Life, While Carefully Imagined Characters And Scenes Invite Sympathy And Curiosity. The Experience Is Immersive And Accessible, Balancing Evocative Descriptions With A Steady Pace That Makes History Feel Immediate.
Durgesh Nandini Offers Readers A Doorway Into A Transformative Era, Leaving You With A Deeper Understanding Of History, A Renewed Appreciation For Bengali Literary Heritage, And A Sense That Literature Can Illuminate The Past With Imagination And Heart.
Product Details
Author
Anita Nair
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
228
SKU
9780141005959
ISBN
9780141005959
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20 x 14 x 4 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
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Anita Nair Is The Author Of Seven Books For Children. Her Books For Adults Include Eleven Works Of Fiction, A Collection Of Poems Titled Malabar Mind , And A Collection Of Essays Titled Goodnight And God Bless . She Has Also Translated Into English T.S. Pillai'S Malayalam Cult Classic Chemmeen And Edited A Book Of Writings On Kerala Titled Where The Rain Is Born . Anita Nair Has Also Written Two Plays And The Screenplay For The Movie Adaptation Of Her Novel Lessons In Forgetting , Which Won The National Film Award In 2013. Among Other Awards, She Was Also Given The Central Sahitya Akademi Award And The Crossword Prize. Her Books Have Been Translated Into Over Thirty-Three Languages Around The World. Her Writing Is Included In Both School And University Syllabi. She Is The Founder Of The Creative Writing Mentorship Program, Anita'S Attic, And Is A High-Profile Supporter Of The Unhcr. Anita'S Last Book For Children, Bipathu And A Very Big Dream , Has Been Shortlisted For Numerous Children'S Fiction Prizes.