Authors: Shantanu Bhattacharya
ISBN-13: 9789349554573
Format: Paperback and e-book
Pages: 97
Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 inch
Publisher: Bharat Global Publications
Kolkata-based Author and nature enthusiast -- Shantanu Bhattacharya presents his debut Novel. He is an avid bird photographer who finds solace in the serenity of the hills and the natural world. Known for his previous acclaimed literary works on birding, wildlife and horror genre, Bhattacharya shifts his focus to the human spirit and social outlook in this new release.
The novel follows a determined protagonist from a small town to the academic halls of Dehradun in post-independence India. In the nuanced era of newly independent India, she becomes a beacon of progress, battling the rigid, archaic thinking of her time. It is a story that slowly reveals itself, inviting readers to witness the transformative journey of a woman determined to rewrite societal norms.
She strives to challenge the orthodox traditions and regressive mindsets of a society in flux. As she attempts to dismantle the regressive barriers of her society, a gripping story of courage ensues.
Readers are sure to be captivated as the protagonist’s life unfolds in this compelling tale of resilience and change.
A must-read for those who enjoy character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of social change.
Set against the dusty, evocative backdrop of a nascent, post-Independent India, this novel follows the defiant journey of a woman born ahead of her time. In an era where the national identity was being forged anew, yet social domesticity remained a rigid cage for women, she emerges as a beacon of progressive idealism. While the world around her insists that a woman’s worth is confined to the hearth and the service of others, she envisions a different destiny. To her, education is not merely a classroom exercise; it is the subversive tool required to dismantle the scaffolding of patriarchal dependence.
This novel charts the transformative odyssey of a young woman from the modest streets of Bareilly to the hallowed, mist-shrouded halls of a prestigious institution in Dehra Dun. No longer just a dreamer, she enters the academic arena as a trailblazing educator, determined to carve out a legacy in a world that views her ambition with skepticism.
Her journey is not merely a change of geography, but a trial by fire. The narrative vividly portrays the multifaceted hurdles she encounters: Confronting the entrenched biases of an academic establishment that remains wary of a woman’s intellectual authority. Navigating the "Grey City" of her own doubts while maintaining the poise required of a leader and mentor. Managing the delicate balance between her progressive pedagogical methods and the rigid, centuries-old expectations of society
The narrative serves as a profound exploration of cultural friction—the volatile sparks that ignite when modern intellectualism grinds against the jagged, unyielding edges of tradition. As she navigates the "Grey City" of the North, the story captures:
The profound, often crushing loneliness that accompanies those who choose to lead where no path exists. Her unwavering belief that women are architects of society, capable of professional mastery rather than just domestic maintenance. A central theme exploring whether the simple act of teaching a girl to think for herself can act as a "quiet revolution" to break the shackles of the past.
Can a single, resolute voice dismantle the architecture of centuries-old expectations? This is more than a story of social reform; it is a journey through the heart of a woman who dares to believe that the "new India" cannot be truly free until its daughters are liberated from the silence of their ancestors.