Devdas And Other Stories
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
The Classic heart-touching, story of unrequited love, of a man's fall from grace and his tragic end, offers an insightful and compassionate portrayal of men and women in love. Devdas, written in the early decades of the twentieth century, still captivates readers and has been filmed several times - a testament to its endurance and class. One of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's finest novels, it reveals the best there is, in Indian Romantic Literature. This abridged translation of Devdas, Srikanta and Six of Sarat Chandra's short stories brings to English readers, a careful selection of the Writer's best.
Sarat Chandra Chatterjee (1876 - 1938) is recognized as one of the most important figures in Twentieth century Indian Literature. A prolific writer, his writings were a powerful weapon of Social and Political Reform.