Mrinalini - Chatterjee, Bankimchandra
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Set against the turbulent backdrop of 11th-century Bengal, Mrinalini is a stirring blend of history, romance, and patriotism by legendary Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. This powerful novel follows the tragic love story between Hemchandra, a young prince and warrior, and Mrinalini, a woman of beauty and intellect, as political turmoil and personal sacrifice intertwine. A tale of love tested by loyalty to one's land, Mrinalini is a gripping reflection on duty, identity, and national pride. A love torn by duty. A nation on the edge. * Explore one of India's earliest historical…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 11th-century Bengal, Mrinalini is a stirring blend of history, romance, and patriotism by legendary Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. This powerful novel follows the tragic love story between Hemchandra, a young prince and warrior, and Mrinalini, a woman of beauty and intellect, as political turmoil and personal sacrifice intertwine. A tale of love tested by loyalty to one's land, Mrinalini is a gripping reflection on duty, identity, and national pride. A love torn by duty. A nation on the edge. * Explore one of India's earliest historical novels by the author of Vande Mataram. * Delve into a dramatic tale of love, honor, and sacrifice. * Witness the fusion of romance and revolution in ancient Bengal. * Discover timeless questions of patriotism and personal duty. * Experience Bankim Chandra's evocative storytelling in English translation.
Autorenporträt
Born on June 27, 1838, in Kanthalpara village, Bengal Presidency, Bankimchandra Chatterjee belonged to an educated family. He obtained a degree in law in 1869 and was soon appointed as the Deputy Magistrate. A key figure in literary renaissance of Bengal, Chatterjee wrote a number of novels, essays, and poems. His first novel, Durgeshnandini, was published in March 1865. His other major works include Kapalkundala (1866), Mrinalini (1869), Vishabriksha (1873), Indira (1873, revised 1893), Jugalanguriya (1874), Radharani (1876, enlarged 1893), Chandrasekhar (1877), Rajani (1877), Rajsimha (1882), Anandamath (1882), Devi Chaudhrani (1884), and Sitaram (1887). Chatterjee breathed his last on April 8, 1894. He continues to be remembered for his literary achievements and social service.