Aleek Manush
Bengali novel by Syed Mustafa Siraj
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Aleek Manush (transl. Mythical Man[1]) is a Bengali novel by Syed Mustafa Siraj, first published in 1988.[2][3] Set in rural Murshidabad, it follows a Farazi preacher and his son, who rejects religious orthodoxy.[4] The novel explores identity, dissent, and transformation within Muslim communities amid political unrest, spiritual tension, and anti-colonial struggle from the late 19th century to post-independence India.[5] Written in a lyrical, albeit grounded prose style, it shows how metaphysics and politics shape everyday village life.[6][7] It is also lauded as an excellent work of magic realism.[8]
| Author | Syed Mustafa Siraj |
|---|---|
| Language | Bengali |
| Publisher | Dey's Publishing |
| Publication date | 1988 |
| Publication place | India |
| Award | Sahitya Akademi Award |
The novel received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994.[9]
