Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Krishna Kanta's Will
Krishna Kanta's Will
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Krishna Kantas Will (1878) is a novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee that explores themes of widow remarriage, land ownership, and heredity in Hindu culture. The story revolves around orphan Gobind Lâl, who is raised by his uncle and treated as his own son. Gobind Lâl hopes to carry on his father's legacy while honoring his uncle. However, Krishna Kantas sons hatch a plan to switch the will with one they have written, employing the seductive widow Rohini to do their dirty work. The novel is a tragic and timeless romance, considered a classic of Bengali literature and utopian science fiction.
Format: Hardback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press
Krishna Kantas Will, penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1878, stands as a pioneering masterpiece of Bengali literature, renowned for its universal romantic themes. This captivating story delves into the intricate tapestry of widow remarriage, land ownership, and heredity within the Hindu culture.
In the narrative, Krishna Kantas benevolence shines as he places his brother's son, Gobind Lâl, with his own family, treating him with the utmost respect and affection akin to his own sons. His unwavering intention is to draft a will, bequeathing to Gobind Lâl the rightful half-share that rightfully belongs to his late brother, Râm Kânta Râi.
Gobind Lâl, raised in a loving home, cherishes the hope of carrying on his father's legacy while simultaneously honoring his uncle, who had the power to exclude him entirely from the will. Married to the beautiful Bhramar, he embarks on a life filled with fortune and promise.
However, the sons of Krishna Kantas, driven by their sense of entitlement and jealousy, hatch a devious plan. They conspire to switch the will with one they have meticulously crafted, enlisting the seductive widow Rohini to carry out their nefarious intentions.
The tragic and timeless tale unfolds as the plot thickens, revealing the intricate web of deceit and the consequences that ensue. Krishna Kantas Will is a brilliant romance that transcends time, penned by a legendary figure in Bengali literature. This edition, meticulously designed with a captivating cover and professionally typeset manuscript, presents a classic of Bengali literature, reimagined for modern readers.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132754
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