Chandra Skekhar

Chandra Shekhar is a novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee that explores the themes of marriage, suicide, and heredity in Hindu culture. It is a tragic and timeless romance that follows the story of Pratap and Shaibalini, two star-crossed lovers who cannot marry due to their distant relatives. Pratap proposes they commit suicide together, but Shaibalini has doubts and Chandra Shekhar dives in to save Pratap. The older man then sets his sights on Shaibalini, unaware of his intentions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Chandra Shekhar, a novel penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, stands as a groundbreaking work of Bengali literature, renowned for its universal romantic themes. The story revolves around the complexities of marriage, suicide, and heredity within the Hindu culture. Set against the serene backdrop of the Ganges River, the narrative unfolds as a young boy named Pratap enjoys the evening melody of the flowing Bhagirathi, beneath the shade of mango groves. At his feet, a little girl named Shaibalini casts her lingering glances upon his face, her eyes silent and motionless. Along the banks of the sacred river, two star-crossed lovers, Pratap and Shaibalini, find themselves entwined in a tragic love affair. Despite their deep affection for each other, their forbidden relationship prevents them from marrying. Overwhelmed by despair, Pratap proposes a tragic solution: they should commit suicide together by slipping into the slow, silent water, vanishing in a union of death. As Pratap's head dips beneath the surface, Shaibalini begins to harbor doubts, emerging just in time to witness the brave Chandra Shekhar dive in to save Pratap. Unaware of Chandra Shekhar's intentions, the older man ensures Pratap's safety before setting his sights on the captivating Shaibalini.

Chandra Shekhar is a poignant and timeless romance, a masterpiece crafted by a legendary figure in Bengali literature. This edition of the novel, published by Penguin Classics, presents Chandra Shekhar in a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript. It serves as a classic of Bengali literature, reimagined for modern readers, preserving the essence of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's timeless masterpiece.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132747