{"product_id":"oa4kv0j72ybr","title":"Satyabati Triology by Ashapurna Debi [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSatyabati Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e by Ashapurna Debi is a landmark in Bengali literature, portraying the struggles, evolution, and empowerment of women across different generations in traditional Bengali society. The trilogy, comprising \u003cstrong\u003ePratham Pratisruti\u003c\/strong\u003e (The First Promise), \u003cstrong\u003eSubarnalata\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBakul Katha\u003c\/strong\u003e, spans multiple decades, focusing on the lives of its central female characters—Satyabati, her daughter Subarnalata, and granddaughter Bakul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePratham Pratisruti (The First Promise)\u003c\/strong\u003e: This first book introduces Satyabati, a rebellious young girl who challenges the societal norms of 19th-century Bengal. She is determined to break free from the restrictions imposed on women and fights for education, personal freedom, and self-respect. The novel explores her struggle against patriarchy and her unyielding desire to bring about change in a conservative society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubarnalata\u003c\/strong\u003e: The second book shifts focus to Satyabati’s daughter, Subarnalata. Despite her mother’s dreams of an independent life for her, Subarnalata is forced into the same cycle of oppression in a traditional household. Her inner turmoil, unfulfilled aspirations, and silent resistance against a life of domesticity create a poignant narrative about the limitations faced by women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakul Katha\u003c\/strong\u003e: The final book revolves around Bakul, Subarnalata’s daughter, who represents a new generation of women. Unlike her grandmother and mother, Bakul is able to break free from societal constraints and embodies the realization of the promises and dreams of the women who came before her. She represents the modern, educated, and self-reliant woman who can finally achieve the independence that Satyabati had envisioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trilogy is a powerful commentary on the changing roles of women in Indian society and presents a vivid picture of the socio-cultural transformations of Bengal from the 19th to the mid-20th century. Ashapurna Debi’s detailed portrayal of family life, societal norms, and the inner lives of women across generations has made the \u003cem\u003eSatyabati Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e a timeless classic, celebrating the spirit of female resistance and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mitra \u0026 Ghosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48328085209338,"sku":"OA4KV0J72YBR","price":1240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/OA4KV0J72YBR.jpg?v=1726861226","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/oa4kv0j72ybr","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}