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From the author of a masterpiece such as Devdas, comes another story that is widely read and appreciated by readers and critics alike. Charitraheen explores the misogyny and patriarchy of the Indian society through its women characters who are powerful but battered down by the ill-treatment and discrimination they face at the hands of the men and the society that labels them as 'characterless'. This book is a must-read for all! It offers:
- An intriguing story that will keep you hooked for hours
- Uns the deep social issues that breathe within the Indian society
- Highlights the richness of Hindi literature
- Insights into the lives of women in the patriarchal world
- An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake Optimized for digital reading, this ebook offers a smooth, immersive experience on any device.
From the author of a masterpiece such as Devdas, comes another story that is widely read and appreciated by readers and critics alike. Charitraheen explores the misogyny and patriarchy of the Indian society through its women characters who are powerful but battered down by the ill-treatment and d...
About the author
Born on 15 September, 1876 in West Bengal, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay began writing in his early teens. The author of numerous Bengali novels, short stories, and even plays, his works have been translated in many languages across India.
He achieved instant fame after his first novel Badi Didi was published in 1907 in Bharati. The quality and nuance of his writing made some readers conjecture that the author of this work was the celebrated Rabindranath Tagore writing under a pseudonym. This novel was then adapted into a TV series.
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay has penned phenomenal works such as Charitraheen (1917), Srikant (1917), and Shesh Prashn (1931). His novels like Parineeta (1914) and Devdas (1917) have earned the status of classics in Bengali literature and found their way into popular culture when they were adapted into films. Some of his other notable works adapted into films, Manjhli Didi (1967) and Swami (1977), earned filmfare awards.
Considered one of the most prolific writers of the early twentieth century, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay breathed his last on 16 January, 1938.
He achieved instant fame after his first novel Badi Didi was published in 1907 in Bharati. The quality and nuance of his writing made some readers conjecture that the author of this work was the celebrated Rabindranath Tagore writing under a pseudonym. This novel was then adapted into a TV series.
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay has penned phenomenal works such as Charitraheen (1917), Srikant (1917), and Shesh Prashn (1931). His novels like Parineeta (1914) and Devdas (1917) have earned the status of classics in Bengali literature and found their way into popular culture when they were adapted into films. Some of his other notable works adapted into films, Manjhli Didi (1967) and Swami (1977), earned filmfare awards.
Considered one of the most prolific writers of the early twentieth century, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay breathed his last on 16 January, 1938.
Born on 15 September, 1876 in West Bengal, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay began writing in his early teens. The author of numerous Bengali novels, short stories, and even plays, his works have been translated in many languages across India.
He achieved instant fame after his first novel Badi Didi was...
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