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This annotated edition of Hutum Panchar Naksha by Kaliprasanna Singha, edited by Arun Nag, is a brilliant satire on 19th-century Kolkata society. Using a colloquial "Hutomi" style, it exposes the hypocrisies of the city's elite. This edition includes detailed notes and historical context, making it a valuable resource for understanding the social history of colonial Bengal.

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Kaliprasanna Singha’s masterpiece comes alive in this edition with detailed টীকা (Tika) and analysis by Arun Nag. The book provides a vivid sketch of the বাবু কালচার (Babu Culture) and the eccentricities of the nouveau riche in old Kolkata. Through its sharp wit, the text invites readers to recognize the social shifts during the British era. To find more such treasures of fiction, visit our Bengali Story and Novel Collections page. The inclusion of চিত্রসূচি (Chitrasuchi) or an index of illustrations helps readers visualize the fashion and lifestyle of the time. This volume is a rational journey through the streets of a city in transition, offering clarity on the linguistic and cultural changes of the 1800s. It remains a required read for those wanting to explore the satirical roots of Bengali prose.

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