Bhabani Bhattacharya was an Indo-English writer, born in Bhagalpur, Bihar. He has attained world-wide recognition and his books have been translated into twenty-six languages, sixteen of which are European. His first novel, So Many Hungers, came in 1947, gained tremendous response from the readers. This novel presents the picture of human suffering and degradation during the great Bengal famine of 1942-43 and Quit India Movement. The present paper highlights the theme that move men and women the world over, such as the soul?s hunger for the absolute, a subject?s hunger for freedom, a ruler?s hunger for power, a greedy man?s hunger for cuddling girls. ?The Time Literary Supplement?, even describes the novel as, ?a factual and vivid account of one of the most shocking disasters in history?.
Research Scholar, P.G. Dept. of English, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
