Description
Set against the social currents of Bengal, this classic novel follows Devdas as love, pride, and circumstance collide in a story of longing and loss. As relationships are tested by tradition and reputation, Devdas is drawn into a downward spiral that reveals how easily personal desire can be reshaped—or crushed—by the expectations of society. With its richly observed village life and emotionally charged characters, the book explores themes of class, stigma, and the quiet tragedies that unfold when compassion is denied. Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay’s signature style—grounded in realism and steeped in human feeling—turns a personal romance into a broader meditation on struggle, fate, and the cost of social judgment.
Available Editions
paperback
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published Jun 27, 2017
132 pages
ISBN: 9781548364526
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Details
First Published
1917
Language
ben
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Devdas by Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay.