Overview
Set in rural Bengal in the latter half of the 19th Century, Ichhamoti vividly portrays the intertwined lives of Bengali villagers and British plantation owners on the banks of the river Ichhamoti. Bibhutibhushan 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 (1894 -1950) is 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay ,
Chhanda Chattopadhyay Bewtra
Publisher: Parabaas
Imprint: Parabaas
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9781946582393
ISBN 10: 1946582395
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""A dynamic Bengali epic dazzles in a smart new translation."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Libraries and readers attracted to epic Indian literature will find Ichhamoti a historical novel whose literary attractions are many. It deserves profile in any definitive literature collection featuring Indian backdrop."" - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
Author Information
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay (1894 -1950) was an iconicBengali writer known for his powerfully evocative descriptionsof rural life and authentic depictions of bygone eras. His novelPather Panchali ('Song of the Road') was made into an awardwinningmovie in 1955 by another iconic Bengali figure, SatyajitRay. Ichhamoti, his last novel, posthumously garnered him theRabindra-puraskar-Bengal's highest literary honor-in 1951. Itis considered by many to have been his magnum opus. Chhanda Chattopadhyay Bewtra's previous translations includetwo novels, Distant Thunder by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyayand Looking for an Address by Nabaneeta Dev Sen. She is also theauthor of Tadoba theke Timbuktu, a travelogue written in Bengali.An Emerita Professor of Medicine and a passionate traveler, sheis currently based in Omaha, Nebraska.
