Palayan: Gaya se Rangoon

Description

In this novel, I have addressed the issue of migration. Driven by extreme poverty, the Pandey couple migrates from Gaya to Rangoon in 1890. I categorize this work as “Fictional Reality.” While the names of the characters and the specific events of their lives are fictional, the underlying circumstances are historically accurate.

The story depicts the Pandey couple’s journey to Rangoon, their struggle to carve out a place for themselves in a new society, and the hardships faced by three generations over a span of 54 years. Alongside the family’s saga, the narrative explores the social, economic, cultural, and religious nuances of Rangoon. Furthermore, I have presented the horrors of the Second World War to the readers.

In this book, you will encounter a blend of Hindi, English, Bengali, Burmese, and Chinese languages/scripts. I have also briefly incorporated the impact of British rule, the Japanese invasion and occupation, and the overall consequences of WWII within the novel.

About The Author

This is the second book by the author, Anil Kumar Thakur. In this work, he has vividly portrayed, through his writing, the migration that has been taking place for the last 150 years due to poverty in Bihar. Along with the social, economic, cultural, and religious fabric of Rangoon, the book presents to readers the horrors of the Second World War. In this book, readers will also encounter Hindi, English, Bangla, Burmese, and Chinese languages and scripts.

The author holds postgraduate degrees in Sociology and Hindi Literature. He worked for more than 35 years in various positions at Coal India Limited. He is currently leading a retired life in Pune (Maharashtra).