Rajmohan’s Wife By Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay (Paperback)

Serialized for the first time in 1864, "Rajmohan's Wife" marked the auspicious literary debut of Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay. A pioneer of Bengali literature, Chattopadhyay went on to craft fourteen novels, including the monumental "Anandamath," and authored the stirring verse "Vande Mataram," which ascended to become India's national song.

At the heart of this narrative is the captivating Matangini, a woman of beauty and fervor, ensnared in a marriage to a malevolent man and entangled in an illicit love affair with her sister's spouse. Matangini emerges as a potent embodiment of the resilience displayed by women who stand firm in the face of cruelty and the restrictive norms of middle-class society. Through Bankimchandra's evocative prose, the mundane rhythms of Bengali households come alive, offering an intimate glimpse into the fabric of nineteenth-century existence.

The tale of "Rajmohan's Wife" transcends temporal confines, its themes of love and romance echoing across ages. Even in contemporary times, the narrative reverberates powerfully, held aloft by its portrayal of indomitable women who challenge convention and stride forth with unwavering strength.