Manusher Mookh O Onyanyo Golpo (Bengali)
Manoranjan Byapari's 'Manusher Mookh O Onyanyo Golpo' emerges as an enthralling compendium of succinct tales that delivers an unabashed and gripping examination of the marginalized Dalit working population in India. A recipient of the 2018 Hindu Prize, Byapari masterfully intertwines his own life experiences to weave captivating stories that illuminate the tribulations endured by those situated on the periphery of society. This anthology is replete with gripping narratives featuring protagonists wrestling with destitution, bias, and injustice. Be it the haunting journey of Bimal Mistry spiraling into profound hopelessness following degradation, or the intricate navigations of Chandal Jibon as he traverses the convoluted corridors of the Indian judicial framework, each tale unfurls a vivid tableau of existence molded by the complexities of caste and socioeconomic status. Byapari's prose is both unwavering and genuine, mirroring his profound insight into the realities he delineates. His own remarkable odyssey from a state of illiteracy to achieving acclaim as a distinguished author and a member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly lends additional richness and authenticity to his oeuvre. Initially inscribed in Bengali, this collection stands as a beacon of Byapari's burgeoning stature within literary spheres. With a slew of accolades and nominations gracing his body of work, including the JCB Prize and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, Byapari has firmly positioned himself as a pivotal figure in modern Indian literary discourse. 'Manusher Mookh O Onyanyo Golpo' emerges as an indispensable read for those yearning to grasp the stark truths encountered by India’s underserved populations, presenting a moving and contemplative journey into the realms of social disparity.
- Author: Manoranjan Byapari
- Publisher: Eka (3 June 2024); Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt ltd
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
- ISBN: 978-9357765725
- Pages: 200 pages