{"product_id":"theres-gunpowder-in-the-air","title":"There's Gunpowder In The Air","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's Gunpowder in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e by Manoranjan Byapari, translated from Bengali by Arunava Sinha, is a powerful literary novel set against the backdrop of the Naxalbari Movement in 1970s Bengal. Through the lives of revolutionaries, prisoners and a reluctant informant, the novel examines political idealism, imprisonment, loyalty and survival during one of the most turbulent periods in modern Indian history. It offers readers a compelling exploration of the personal and political struggles that emerge in times of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet largely within the confines of a high-security prison, the story follows a carefully planned jailbreak while probing the moral choices faced by individuals caught between conviction and self-preservation. Rich in psychological depth and historical context, the novel presents an engaging portrait of revolution, power and human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, as the Naxalbari Movement gains momentum across Bengal, five imprisoned Naxalite revolutionaries secretly prepare to escape from jail so they can continue their struggle. Among them is Bhagoban, a petty thief recruited by Jailor Bireshwar Mukherjee to act as an informant. As he spends time with the prisoners, however, his loyalties begin to shift in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the backdrop of political unrest and incarceration, \u003cstrong\u003eThere's Gunpowder in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the effects of deprivation, isolation and ideological commitment on the human spirit. Manoranjan Byapari combines an intimate character-driven narrative with the wider realities of political conflict, creating a thought-provoking work of historical fiction that examines the complexities of justice, freedom and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA literary novel set during the Naxalbari Movement in 1970s Bengal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prison escape plot shaped by political conflict and personal dilemmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex characters navigating loyalty, betrayal and ideological commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into imprisonment, revolution and social unrest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nuanced exploration of human resilience under extreme circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn acclaimed Bengali novel translated into English by Arunava Sinha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of contemporary Indian literary fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of translated Bengali literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in the Naxalbari Movement and modern Indian history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who enjoy political and historical novels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and enthusiasts of South Asian literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's Gunpowder in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e combines historical events with compelling storytelling to explore the human consequences of political conflict. Manoranjan Byapari's powerful narrative, brought to English readers through Arunava Sinha's translation, offers an insightful and memorable perspective on revolution, imprisonment and the choices that define ordinary lives during extraordinary times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manoranjan Byapari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534060212499,"sku":"BY36.23","price":335.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/theres-gunpowder-in-the-air","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}