Jungle Nama: A Story of the Sundarban by Amitav Ghosh (Illustrated by Salman Toor)

"An illuminated verse retelling of a legendary Sundarban folk tale, brought to life through spellbinding poetry and breathtaking artwork!"

Jungle Nama is internationally acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh's verse adaptation of a famous episode from the legend of Bon Bibi—a beloved folk tale deeply rooted in the mangrove forests of the Sundarban and central to his iconic novel The Hungry Tide.

The story follows Dhona, a greedy and wealthy merchant, and Dukhey, a poor young boy abandoned to the wilderness. Standing in the balance are Dokkhin Rai, a powerful demon spirit who takes the form of a tiger, and Bon Bibi, the protective guardian goddess of the forest, alongside her warrior brother Shah Jongoli.

Written entirely in a twenty-four-syllable couplet meter echoing the traditional Bengali dwipodi poyar, Jungle Nama marks Amitav Ghosh's first book-length work in verse. Coupled with exquisite, evocative illustrations by renowned artist Salman Toor, this illuminated edition is a poetic and visual masterpiece celebrating the delicate harmony between humanity, nature, and myth.

Key Highlights:

• First Verse Book by Amitav Ghosh: A unique, rhythmic poetic adaptation by the award-winning author of The Hungry Tide and Ibis Trilogy.

• Stunning Visual Artistry: Feature-rich illuminated edition illustrated by world-renowned artist Salman Toor.

• Sundarban Folklore & Ecology: Explores timeless themes of environmental balance, human greed, and forest mythology.

• Collector’s Edition: A magnificent gift for art lovers, poetry enthusiasts, and fans of literary folklore.