Book Cover of The Poison Tree

The Poison Tree

by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

The plot revolves around the lives of two childhood friends, Nihar and Nagendra, and their shared love for the beautiful and enigmatic young woman, Indranee. However, their idyllic friendship is put to the test when they both fall in love with the same woman, setting in motion a chain of events that will forever change their lives. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world of complex family relationships, societal expectations, and the struggle for power and control. With its vivid descriptions of the lush Bengal countryside and its deep exploration of human emotions, "The Poison Tree" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers to this day. In addition to its literary significance, "The Poison Tree" also holds great cultural and historical importance. As one of the earliest novels written in Bengali, it played a significant role in the development of the Bengali language and literature. Furthermore, the novel's themes of social inequality and the struggle for independence were highly relevant to the political climate of the time, and continue to resonate with readers today. Overall, "The Poison Tree" is a must-read for anyone interested in Bengali literature, Indian history, or simply a captivating and thought-provoking story. Chatterjee's masterful storytelling and his exploration of complex human emotions make this book a true classic that continues to stand the test of time.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

Bengali

Published In

1884

Authors

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee image

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was a renowned Bengali writer and novelist who lived during the 19th century. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern Indian literature and is known for...

Books by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Love's Coming-of-Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes Cover image

Love's Coming-of-Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes by Edward Carpenter

The book is a series of essays that discuss the social, psychological, and sexual aspects of love and relationships. "Love's Coming-of-Age" is a book...

David Copperfield - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings in America Cover image

David Copperfield - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings in America by Charles Dickens

This collection of six scenes from "David Copperfield" was abridged and performed by Dickens himself during his American Tour of 1867 and 1868. The sc...

Three Weeks Cover image

Three Weeks by Elinor Glyn

In Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks,' Paul Verdayne, a young man from an aristocratic family, finds himself drawn to a passionate and enigmatic older woman...

Lady of the Basement Flat Cover image

Lady of the Basement Flat by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

This book delves into the experiences of a young woman who seeks independence in London. She navigates the challenges of navigating city life and fin...

Tim: A Story Of School Life  Cover image

Tim: A Story Of School Life by Howard Overing Sturgis

It is inevitable that some modern gays have claimed Tim as a gay novel, sadly so as it is quite unjustified. True, it is dedicated to a love passing t...

Luck of the Dudley Grahams Cover image

Luck of the Dudley Grahams by Alice Calhoun Haines

The Luck of the Dudley Grahams is a heartwarming and humorous tale of a family navigating the challenges of life after the loss of a loved one. Told t...

Maias: episodios da vida romantica Cover image

Maias: episodios da vida romantica by José Maria de Eça de Queirós

Os Maias é um romance de Eça de Queirós que retrata a decadência da aristocracia portuguesa através da história da família Maia. A obra acompanha Carl...

Katharine Lauderdale Volume 2 Cover image

Katharine Lauderdale Volume 2 by Francis Marion Crawford

Katherine Lauderdale, a young woman of considerable charm and intelligence, is trapped in a stifling existence due to her miserly father's control. D...

War and Peace, Volume 2 (Maude Translation) Cover image

War and Peace, Volume 2 (Maude Translation) by Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace is an epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1869. The novel depicts the French invasion of Russia in 1812 and follows...

Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation Cover image

Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation by L. Frank Baum

**Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation** is a classic children's novel by L. Frank Baum, writing under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne. It is the seventh book...

Reviews for The Poison Tree

No reviews posted or approved, yet...