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Durgeshnandini
Author: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
ISBN: 9788184001310
Binding: Paper Back
Publishing Year: 2010
Publisher: Random House
Number of Pages: 0
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INR 299.00
About Book
Dashing young Jagat is sent by his father, Mughal general Mansingh, to quell the Pathan uprising in Bengal. There he falls in love with Tilottama, the alluring daughter of chieftain Birendra Singh only to discover-too late-of the bitter rivalry between their two families. Stirring and colourful, Durgeshnandini (1865) created a sensation among Bengali readers with its vigorous storytelling and its bold portrayal of romantic love. It is regarded as the first novel in indian literature.
About Author
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-94) was the pre-eminent Bengali novelist of his day and is considered the father of the modern Indian novel. He was one of the first graduates of Calcutta University and had an extremely successful career as a district magistrate in the Indian Civil Service. He also wrote the country's national song, 'Bande Mataram'.
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