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Parineeta

by Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
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Original price ₹175.00
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789389178791
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Fingerprint Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Fingerprint Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 112
  • Original Price: INR 175.0
  • Language: Hindi
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 120 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Romance / Historical / 20th Century

Parineeta, the timeless Bengali classic by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, is a poignant tale of love, pride, and societal boundaries. Set in early 20th-century Calcutta, it traces the delicate relationship between Lalita and Shekhar--childhood companions torn apart by class, ego, and misunderstanding. With subtle emotional depth and vivid portrayal of social customs, this novel explores themes of silent love, sacrifice, and moral courage. Rich in tradition yet emotionally universal, Parineeta remains one of Indian literature's most beloved romantic narratives.


A Classic Tale of Heartache and Hope.


  • Explore the delicate layers of love, class, and societal expectations in colonial Bengal.
  • Delve into a timeless narrative of silent devotion, pride, and misunderstood emotions.
  • Discover the emotional intricacies of Lalita and Shekhar's enduring relationship.
  • Reflect on how love perseveres amidst societal norms and rigid traditions.
  • Revisit a literary masterpiece that continues to inspire readers and filmmakers alike.

Born on 15 September, 1876 in West Bengal, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay began writing in his early teens. The author of numerous Bengali novels, short stories, and even plays, his works have been translated in many languages across India. He achieved instant fame after his first novel Badi Didi was published in 1907 in Bharati. The quality and nuance of his writing made some readers conjecture that the author of this work was the celebrated Rabindranath Tagore writing under a pseudonym. This novel was then adapted into a TV series. Saratchandra Chattopadhyay has penned phenomenal works such as Charitraheen (1917), Srikant (1917), and Shesh Prashn (1931). His novels like Parineeta (1914) and Devdas (1917) have earned the status of classics in Bengali literature and found their way into popular culture when they were adapted into films. Some of his other notable works adapted into films, Manjhli Didi (1967) and Swami (1977), earned filmfare awards. Considered one of the most prolific writers of the early twentieth century, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay breathed his last on 16 January, 1938.

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