{"product_id":"aranyak-9780143426011","title":"Aranyak","description":"\u003cp\u003eTranslated from the Bengali by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From one of the greatest Bengali novelists of all time \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Aranyak, written in 1939, is a famous Bengali novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay based on his long and arduous years in northern Bihar. There he came into contact with a part of the world that, even now, remains unknown to most of us. 'Aranyak' literally means 'Of the Forest'. \u003cbr\u003e This novel explores the simple and heart-warming story of a man who gets a job as an estate manager in Bihar, and slowly falls in love with the beautiful and tranquil forest around him. The dichotomy of urban and rural life comes alive, reflecting the great love that human beings and nature can share, one that Bandyopadhyay experienced in his heart. Written by one of the greatest Bengali authors, this haunting novel is rooted in guilt and sadness but also tremendous beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e India Penguin Modern Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143426011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 350","brand":"Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42077537697973,"sku":"9780143426011","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c0153143-d233-444d-a6f0-2ce64b99e3dd.jpg?v=1650956949","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/aranyak-9780143426011","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}