Book Details

• Editors: Indrakant Jha, Ramdeo Jha
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Paperback
• Pages: 407
• Edition: 2025
• ISBN: 9789361833427

About the Book

Maithili Katha-Shatabdi Sanchay (Bengali Version) is a distinguished anthology of Maithili short stories, carefully edited by Indrakant Jha and Ramdeo Jha. This collection brings together significant works from a century of Maithili storytelling, offering Bengali readers a comprehensive introduction to one of India's rich and vibrant literary traditions.

The anthology showcases the evolution of Maithili short fiction through a diverse selection of stories that reflect changing social realities, cultural values, human relationships, and literary styles. The stories explore a wide range of themes including family life, rural society, tradition, modernity, social transformation, identity, and the complexities of everyday human experiences.

By presenting representative works from different periods and authors, the collection highlights the growth and diversity of Maithili literature over the past century. Readers gain valuable insights into the cultural heritage, social history, and creative achievements of the Maithili-speaking community while enjoying engaging and thought-provoking narratives.

This Bengali edition serves as an important literary bridge between regional languages and cultures, making the richness of Maithili literature accessible to a wider audience. Published by Sahitya Akademi, it is an essential resource for students, researchers, literature enthusiasts, and readers interested in Indian short fiction and comparative literary studies.