Pita Putra

by Homen Borgohain, Ranjita Biswas (Translator)

English (translation)

203 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1975

Reviews

[Khushi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read book for the upcoming Generations... Nicely depicts the clashes that happens between the older generation and the new generation. Also the scenery of the Rural life of Assam is beautifully pictured in this book.. ❤️

[Kanarese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pita Putra is set in a beautiful rural town in Assam called Moghouli. The story revolves around Shivanath, a man from a respected family, and his relationship with his three sons Gourinath, Lakshminath, and Kalinath. Through their conflicts and differences, the novel shows how society changes across generations. The cover design, inspired by the Pagan god Janus with two faces looking in opposite directions, nicely reflects the idea of contrasting viewpoints.

The story is easy to follow and engaging in many parts. It also gives a good glimpse into Assamese culture, geography, and social life. The book touches on themes like the impact of India’s Independence in 1947, caste differences, economic inequality, and the gap between rural and urban life. It also shows the contrast between people who fight for change and those who only talk about it.

I wanted to love the book but ended up liking it. The tone of the story is calm and slightly sad, which stays with the book throughout. Overall, Pita Putra is a good novel. I bought it at a very low price from NBT, and it was definitely worth reading.

[Moitreyo L. Handique · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beauty of Borgohain Sir’s writings is the image invoking almost intrusive and introspective flow. The writings truly lets you see the world through the characters’ eyes. The story is set in and around his ancestral place of Dhakuwakhana, Lakhimpur District in Assam where my roots lie as well. So to have the opportunity to truly get a glimpse of that society was something I am grateful for. A beautiful story across generations which brings out many inherent issues of the Assamese society.

[Mahmudur Rahman · Rating 4 out of 5]

হোমেন বরগোহাঞির বিখ্যাত বই। পুরনো আভিজাত্য আর চিন্তা আঁকড়ে থাকা এক পিতা আর তার তিন পুত্রের গল্প। আজকের জন্য নতুন না কিন্তু প্রথম প্রকাশের (১৯৭৫) সময় নিশ্চয়ই বিশেষ ছিল। লেখক হয়ত তুর্গেনেভ থেকে কিছুটা প্রভাবিত হয়েছিলেন কিন্তু গল্প ও পটভূমি তার পারিপার্শ্ব। তাছাড়া কলকাতার বুদ্ধিজীবী বা সাহিত্যিক সমাজের বাইরে থেকে হোমেন লিখেছিলেন এ বই। সেখান থেকে বলতে হয় পরিবর্তনের ধারা, রাজনৈতিক আগ্রাসন, সমাজের পুরনো ধারার ভাঙন নিয়ে লেখা বইগুলোর মধ্যে গুরুত্ব রাখে 'পিতা-পুত্র'।

[Scientia Assamese Books & Bengali Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

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পিতা-পুত্ৰ : হোমেন বৰগোহাঞি
Pita-Putra
Author: Homen Borgohain
LANGUAGE: ASSAMESE
Publication: Student’s Store
RS: 300
(১৯৭৮ চনৰ সাহিত্য অকাডেমি পুৰস্কাৰপ্ৰাপ্ত)
হোমেন বৰগোহাঞি পিতা-পুত্ৰ উপন্যাস

[Dimpal Kumar Baishya · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is very rare that a translator picks the essence of what a native writer tries to portray. The emphasis on nature as Shivanath tackles the brutality of life’s dynamism- makes one realise the genius of Borgohain Sir.
A masterpiece of its own accord