Jannatun Nayeem Prity’s ‘Tala Bhangar Pala’ sheds light on social cruelties
Jannatun Nayeem Prity has earned appreciation at quite a young age for her bold writings. She received awards from UNICEF in 2014 and the Joy Bangla award in 2015 for her book on the Liberation War. Tala Bhangar Pala, her ninth publication, is a collection of 12 stories about the sufferings, violence and despair in our society. "I had to conduct thorough research before writing this book," shares the author. "I met few victims of rape, as my stories involve the horrifying experiences of molestation," says Prity. "These victims are not just females or children. They encompass any individual who has faced oppression, including men who were molested or raped."
The 12 stories represent different times and are written in various forms, such as satire and character experiences, including tales of war children, Birangona (war heroines) and freedom fighters, whom Prity interviewed before starting the book. "I am a fan of iconic writers like Ernest Hemingway, Erich Maria Remarque and Gabriel García Márquez. They inspire me," shares Prity.
The story, Tala Bhangar Pala, which is named after the book, is based on the concrete case studies of victims of rape. "Gorto is one of the stories in Tala Bhnagar Pala that is well-liked," says the author. "It is a story of a physically challenged person, who is blind and deaf and falls into the trap of a molester." The story will be translated in Spanish by Anisuzzaman. One of the most talked about stories of the author in this book is Ekti Moyna Todonter Surothaal.
Tala Bhangar Pala is published by Pendulum and available in stall 171 at a discounted price of BDT 135, at the Ekushey Boi Mela 2020.
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