The Classic, heart-touching story of unrequired love, of a mans fall from grace and his tragic end offers an insightful and compassionate portrayal of men and women in love. Devdas, written in the early decades of the 20th century, still captives readers, and has been filmed several times- a testament to its endurance and class. One of sarat Chandra Chatterjees finest novels. It reveals the best there is in Indian romantic literature. This abridged translation of Devadas, Srikanta and six of Sarat Chandras short stories brings to English readers a careful selection of writers best.