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Ichhamoti
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $29.95
ISBN13: 9781946582386
Publisher: Parabaas
Published: Aug 7 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.94 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Set in rural Bengal in the latter half of the 19th Century, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's classic novel Ichhamoti vividly portrays the intertwined lives of Bengali villagers and British plantation owners on the banks of the river Ichhamoti.
As the British Raj extends its influence and the invention of synthetic indigo in Germany threatens the livelihoods of plantation owners and workers alike, the people of Jessore face an uncertain future, fraught with both danger and opportunity.
Bandyopadhyay's poetic and poignant prose captures the essence of life on the riverbank, evoking a powerful sense of nostalgia that lingers long after the last page is turned. This chapterless novel weaves together historical elements with the ebb and flow of the characters' fortunes, creating a stunning tale that illuminates the shifting nature of social and cultural hierarchies. With its beautifully drawn characters and evocative descriptions of rural life, Ichhamoti brings to light the long-forgotten memories and untold tales that have shaped our understanding of history.
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay was a towering figure in Bengali literature, and his novels continue to captivate and inspire readers today. Ichhamoti is a testament to his genius and a fitting tribute to his legacy. Ichhamoti, his last novel, posthumously garnered him the Rabindra-puraskar, Bengal's highest literary honor, in 1951. It is considered by many to have been his magnum opus.
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