Book Details

• Author: Rita Chowdhury
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Paperback
• Pages: 372
• ISBN: 9789361839634

About the Book

Deo Langkhui by Rita Chowdhury is a celebrated Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Assamese novel presented here in Bengali translation for a wider readership. Known for her powerful storytelling and deep engagement with history, culture, and society, Rita Chowdhury crafts a compelling narrative rooted in the traditions and historical memory of Northeast India.

The novel explores themes of identity, heritage, struggle, power, love, and social transformation against a richly textured cultural backdrop. Blending historical imagination with emotional depth, the story brings alive the customs, beliefs, and lived experiences of communities while portraying the human spirit with remarkable sensitivity.

Through vivid narration and layered characters, Deo Langkhui captures both the grandeur of regional history and the intimate emotional journeys of individuals. The Bengali translation preserves the literary richness and cultural essence of the original Assamese work, making it accessible to Bengali readers interested in award-winning Indian literature and regional narratives.

Published by Sahitya Akademi, this edition is highly recommended for readers of literary fiction, translated Indian literature, historical novels, and culturally significant storytelling.