Chai Chai
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Bishwanath Ghosh had alighted from his train at Itarsi station to stretch his legs and grab a glass of tea before he resumed his journey.
Ghosh Bishwanath Books
Bishwanath Ghosh is a prose writer whose works often explore the intricate intersections of travel, identity, and place. His writing delves into the essence of journeys not merely as physical movement but as voyages of self-discovery, where borders and cultural distinctions weave a rich tapestry of human experience. Ghosh frequently focuses on unraveling the complexities of life in various settings, offering insights into cities and their inhabitants with keen observation. His literary style is marked by a sensitivity to detail and an ability to capture the elusive spirit of the places he encounters.
Longing Belonging
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
‘Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realised.’ With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi - non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with. He probes the lives of its inhabitants - some famous and others faceless - and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable wit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.