Hard realities of life
Z.A.M.Khairuzzaman appreciates a set of stories
THE term 'short story' refers to a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, usually in narrative format. This format or medium tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, novels or books. Many short story writers define their work through a combination of creative, personal expression and artistic integrity. The short story is an essential part of literature. Noted writers have attained maturity by writing short stories. Short stories are usually based on regular events occurring in our daily life. Markin Hawa is a compilation of 14 short stories. The book is the writer's second one in its nature. Markin Hawa is a story of social evolution. It is centered on those Bengali young men and women who go to the United States for higher studies. In many cases, the younger generation gets de-linked from its own culture, religion, manners and rituals of the family to such an extent that it gets spoilt and even goes beyond the bounds of control. Those who constitute this generation do not remain within the bonds of affection and the love of their parents; and at times they get lost for good insofar as their families are concerned. Ultimately, family and social values get destroyed and love and affection among the members of the family peter out. Parents as well as dear and near ones of such children go through agony, and naturally too. Besides, stories like Dustor Dhap, Pak-Napak, Bibek, Chhayamurti, Protikar, Bhog-Bilashi and Jaliler Mrityu are focused on clashes in family and social lives and erosion of values and as such are unique creations of the author. These are contemporary events occurring around us every day. Tragic stories like Renu and Attokhed have been shaped against the backdrop of our liberation war. The stories in the compilation have been published in the last two years in national dailies like Janokantho, Ittefaq, weekly Robbar, monthly Sylhet Bazar and little magazines. The stories are based on hard realities, which could be a reason why their language is very lively. Ali Idris was born in Shaistanagar village of Habiganj in 1948. While in Jagannath College, he launched his writing career in the 1970s. Many of his stories were published in the weekly Bichitra. He is a regular column writer for Ittefaq and Prothom Alo. He won the Atish Dipankar Award in folk literature in 2003, Bangladesh Writers' Foundation Award in 2005, besides coming by other awards. He was also honoured by Sammiloni Mohila Samobaya in 2006. A chartered accountant by profession, Idris considers literature as his passion.
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