The content runs as
- Aamar Katha
- Stories
- Matsya-Puran
- Atha Nimantran Bhojan
- Dadheechi, Poka o Viswakarma
- Sabhapati
- Khattanga o Pallanna
- Bhuture
- Camouflage
- Policer Karbari Alaada
- Dhaus
- Romanchakar Banduk
- Kuttimamar Dantya-Kahini
- Thale Rahasya
- Daitya-Sangeet
- Sanghatik
- Peshawar ki Aameer
- Bhaloe-Bhaloe
- Banbhojoner Bepar
- Py(n)acha o Pa(n)chugopal
- Parer Upakar Korio Na
- Sei Boiti
- Charanamrita
- Ekti Football Match
- Duranta Nouka-Bhraman
- Durdharsha Motor-Cycle
- Kuttimamar Haater Kaaj
- Upanyas
- Andhakarer Agantuk
- Charmurti
- Charmurtir Abhijaan
- Kabita, Chora o Prabandha
"Di-La-Grandi Mefistofilis", on hearing this, a vast majortiy of Bengali readers will at once respond with the apt cry of "Yaak Yaak!" Yes I'm talking about Charmurti: the adorable quad comprising of Habul, Kyabla, Pyala the narrator and last but certainly not the least Tenida. The volume contains hilarious episodes centering them and several other characters that have come alive by the able penmanship of Narayan Gangopadhyay.The volume starts with the author narrating about his entry into the
Bengali literary world - of his childhood passion for writing stories -
of his enthusiastic fan who prompted him into writing novels based on
the fantastic and romantic imaginations of the youth - all woven so
beatifully that the reader will immediately be captivated by the
enchanting storytelling of Shri Gangopadhyay.The comic sequences, the enjoyable embarrassments, the memorable misunderstandings and above all the fantastic adventures all combined will produce peals and peals of laughter from the readers. Nostalgic events, some serious articles and a thrilling novel comprises a part of the book but above all comedy prevails in its most extravagant way without a trace of malice that had made it a classic of all times. The hilarious adventures had at once made it a favourite and a cherished collection from my early childhood and even now when I go through, it ups the mood immensely. Spontaneous comedy of this sort had been so long absent from Bengali literature that its charm has been ever increasing and I always recommend this to any person who loves to smile. I'm certain this will make them laugh and those who loves to laugh let them find the true stimulant. The only parallel being Jerome K. Jerome and P.G. Wodehouse, the author, in my opinion will always remain a king of comedy stories. Even the little verses that has ornamented the book hints at the comic genius in the author.
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