The Nameless Brook

₹400.00

The Nameless Brook (Odia-Abibahita) is a moving tale of Jhara, a dedicated nurse whose life is shaped by love, loss, and quiet strength. Orphaned and emotionally isolated, she faces heartbreak, betrayal, and the weight of societal judgment. When she meets Suren-a gentle soul trapped in a loveless marriage-Jhara forms an unexpected bond with him and his daughter, Rista. But tragedy strikes, leaving Suren paralyzed and Rista vulnerable. Defying convention and family pressure, Jhara steps in as their caregiver and emotional anchor. Through trials of love, duty, and identity, the novel unfolds as a story of resilience and selfless devotion, where Jhara discovers that true family is built on compassion, not convention.

Description

About the Author

Prof. Baijayanti Mishra is a distinguished voice in Odia literature, known for her masterful storytelling and vivid imagery. With a unique narrative style and a deep command of language, she has made a lasting impact on fiction and drama. Her acclaimed collections of short stories, plays, and essays have resonated with a wide readership and earned her recognition across literary circles.She has been honoured by various literary organisations and awarded by Rajadhani Pustak Mela for her notable contribution to Odia theatre. Her novel “Olati Jauthiba Prustha” has been translated into English, further extending her literary reach beyond regional boundaries.

Prof. Jagannath Dash (b. 1947), former Reader in English, is a noted poet, critic, storyteller, and bilingual translator with 25 published books. His major scholarly works include monographs on Padma Charan Pattanayak and Basant Kumar Satpathy (Central Sahitya Akademi), The Anti-Romantics, Ingraji Sahityar Sankhipta Itihas, and Samalochana O Sahitya Tattva. A key figure in Odia-English literary exchange, he has translated works by Surendra Mohanty (NEELSHAILA) Ramachandra Behera, Gourahari Das, Arabinda Ray, Ajay Mohapatra, Baijayanti Mishra, and Santanu Kumar Acharya (NARA KINNAR and BAHU BAHU JANMA) and brought Rajam Krishnan’s Tamil novel into Odia. His translations are lauded for their cultural sensitivity and stylistic fidelity.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Eagle Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 15 July 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1645607119
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1645607113
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 308 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.52 x 21.59 cm
Importer ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd., 7/22, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi – 110002 INDIA, Email – customercare@atlanticbooks.com, Ph – 011-47320500