“Translated Souls” Bengali Stories by Celebrated Authors Translated by Saurav Ganguly.
This compelling collection brings the rich essence of modern Bengali short fiction to English readers. From Parashuram’s biting satire in “The Theory of Bribery” to Jagadish Gupta’s stark psychological portraits in “The Bone” and “The Parched Soul,” the anthology spans sharp wit, quiet tragedy, and unflinching realism.
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay offers tender humanism in “Ramataran Chatterjee, the Author,” haunting village faith in “The Sword of Goddess Rankini,” and poignant everyday struggles in “The Call.” Manik Bandopadhyay completes the selection with his signature social insight in “Pass–Fail,” “The Artist,” and “Conscience,” where conscience collides with survival in a merciless world.
These timeless stories—spanning satire, psychology, rural life, and moral complexity—capture the soul of Bengal across generations. Saurav Ganguly’s sensitive translations preserve their emotional depth and cultural resonance, making this volume a vital bridge between languages and eras.
A must-read for lovers of world literature seeking the subtle power of Bengali storytelling.