Book Details

• Author: Barnali Hajra
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali

About the Book

Satabarsher Pathe Grihadaha (Bengali Version) is a unique and thought-provoking collection of critical essays centered on Grihadaha, the celebrated novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. More than a century after its publication, Grihadaha continues to captivate readers with its profound exploration of love, friendship, duty, desire, and the emotional complexities of human relationships.

What makes this volume particularly distinctive is its multi-dimensional approach to a single literary work. Bringing together the original perspectives of twenty different scholars and critics, the book offers a rich tapestry of interpretations that illuminate the novel from diverse angles. Each contributor engages with Grihadaha through their own critical lens, creating a vibrant dialogue that reflects the enduring relevance and interpretive richness of Sarat Chandra’s masterpiece.

The essays explore the novel’s characters, psychological conflicts, social context, narrative techniques, and philosophical implications. Through these varied readings, readers gain a deeper understanding of the tensions between personal desire and social responsibility, as well as the emotional and moral dilemmas that lie at the heart of the novel. The collection also demonstrates how Grihadaha continues to generate new meanings for successive generations of readers and critics.

By presenting multiple voices and perspectives within a single volume, Satabarsher Pathe Grihadaha represents an innovative contribution to Bengali literary criticism. It not only enriches the study of Sarat Chandra’s fiction but also highlights the dynamic relationship between classic literature and contemporary interpretation.