Book Details

• Author: Anil Mahato
• Publisher: Prachya Paschatya
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788196937188
• Pages: 64
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Manbhumi Rupkatha (Bengali Version) by Anil Mahato is a delightful collection of folk tales drawn from the rich oral traditions of the Manbhum region. While numerous fairy-tale collections have been published over the years, countless stories continue to survive in the memories and storytelling traditions of local communities. This book seeks to preserve and present some of those treasured narratives for contemporary readers.

The collection features stories that have been passed down orally through generations, each carrying the unique flavour of regional culture, imagination, and folk wisdom. Through careful narration and distinctive storytelling techniques, the author gives new life to these traditional tales while retaining their original charm and authenticity.

Included in the volume are engaging stories such as Pither Gachh O Rakhal Balak, Tanti Chhare Na Pither Bayna, and Kak O Ichhli Machh, among others. These tales reflect the creativity, humour, values, beliefs, and everyday experiences of rural communities. The stories combine entertainment with cultural insight, making them enjoyable for general readers while also serving as valuable material for students and researchers of folklore.

Beyond their literary appeal, these folk narratives provide important documentation of the oral heritage of Manbhum. They offer glimpses into local customs, language, social practices, and traditional worldviews that have shaped the cultural identity of the region for generations.

Published by Prachya Paschatya, Manbhumi Rupkatha (Bengali Version) is an excellent addition to the collections of folklore enthusiasts, cultural historians, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in Bengal’s rich oral storytelling traditions.