About the Book: An Anthology of the Best Ghost Stories from Bengal brings together atmospheric tales from Bengali writers spanning 1838 to 1938, exploring ghosts, human nature, gender and the social world of a changing Bengal. Featuring stories by celebrated authors including Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Syed Mustafa Siraj, Atin Bandopadhyay, Bonophool and Hemendra Kumar Roy, the collection goes beyond supernatural scares to examine the cultural, political and social anxieties of its time. Rich in folklore, mystery and psychological insight, these haunting stories offer a fascinating glimpse into Bengali literature and the society that shaped it.