Anandmath by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Set against the famine and social turmoil of late 18th-century Bengal, the novel follows a band of ascetic monks and dispossessed peasants who take up armed resistance against colonial exploitation and local oppression. Through their journeys, interpersonal conflicts, and acts of sacrifice, it traces the awakening of political and spiritual nationalism, blending devotional imagery with calls for selfless patriotism and moral renewal. The narrative foregrounds themes of duty, sacrifice, and the homeland as a sacred mother, offering an influential and at times controversial vision that helped shape modern nationalist sentiment.
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- Published
- 1882
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- 150-250 pages
- Original Language
- Bengali
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- Alternate Titles
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- Anand Math
- Anandamath
- আনন্দমঠ
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