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Rajani by Amita Ray

Rajani by Amita Ray

₹399.00

Rajani, one of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s finest early novels, tells the moving story of a blind flower-seller whose courage, inner strength and longing for love illuminate the social and emotional realities of 19th-century Bengal. Through four compelling first-person narratives, the novel explores class, gender, disability and identity with rare psychological depth. In this graceful and accessible English translation by Amita Ray, the timeless classic comes alive for modern readers, offering a powerful portrait of resilience and human dignity.

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PENPRINTS; First Edition (1 December 2025)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8199392037
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8199392038
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 200 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 5.08 x 20.32 cm
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
  • Packer ‏ : ‎ PENPRINTS, P 925 Lake Town, Block-A, Kolkata-700089, West Bengal, India. Phone no-8697875467 Website – www.penprints.in
  • Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Books
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