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Puffin Classics: The Best of Tenida

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SKU: 9780143333012

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Join Tenida and his quirky gang in 1900s Calcutta for hilarious misadventures! This Puffin Classics collection features five of Narayan Gangopadhyay’s best-loved stories, including the novella *Charmurti*. Filled with wit and old-world charm, *The Best of Tenida* introduces the iconic Bengali character to English readers. Get ready for tall tales, cowardly antics, and a gargantuan appetite! ISBN: 9780143333012

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780143333012
  • Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 700 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0143333011
  • Publisher Date: 01 Mar 2014
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Width: 127 mm

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

23 reviews for Puffin Classics: The Best of Tenida

  1. Prasad Balasaheb Ekhande

    Charming and funny! Tenida is a memorable character. The stories capture the essence of old Calcutta beautifully.

  2. Sandhya Ravi

    Absolutely hilarious! The translation captures Tenida’s personality perfectly. I was laughing out loud!

  3. Pillarisetty Vijaya Akshitha

    The story is fun and enjoyable. This story is fit for the young reader. Overall, the story is good.

  4. Anum Goyal

    Not bad! The humor is a bit childish, but the stories are entertaining enough. A good pick for younger readers.

  5. Vikas Chhapola

    Enjoyed the old-world charm. Tenida is such a character! The translation was well done. Wish there were more stories in the collection.

  6. Shubham Tripathi

    The book is fine. The storyline is good but feels dragged in some part. It can be more crisp.

  7. Sanjeev Kumar

    A fun and lighthearted read. The stories are perfect for a quick escape. I enjoyed the old-world setting.

  8. Arkoprobho Paul

    Loved the book. The old world charm is too good. The characters are also very well written.

  9. Somya Sahoo

    The stories are good for children. Some of the stories are repetitive. Overall, it is a good book.

  10. Ishika Sharma

    This is an average book. Some stories are very funny and some are not. But it is good one time read.

  11. Shashank Bhaskar

    Tenida’s antics are truly funny! A great introduction to Bengali literature for younger readers. Some stories felt a bit repetitive though. Still a fun read!

  12. Ansh Arora

    Tenida is such a fun character. His antics will surely make you laugh. It is good for young reader.

  13. Rajdeep Saha

    This book is filled with short stories that are funny and have a old-world charm. I really liked the main character.

  14. Ashish Ranjan

    My kids loved it! Lots of laughs. Some of the cultural references were lost on us, but overall a delightful book.

  15. Kurian Philip

    A decent introduction to Tenida. Some of the humor didn’t quite land for me, but still an enjoyable read.

  16. Ayush Tiwari

    I have mixed feeling about the book. Some stories are great and some are not. Overall, it is an average book.

  17. Ashish Kumar

    Loved the book! Tenida’s appetite and escapades are endlessly entertaining. The stories are full of fun and adventure.

  18. Kalpish Choudhary

    This book is a fun read. I really enjoyed reading it. The characters are fun and charming.

  19. Devanshi Singh

    It is a decent book. It is targeted for young readers. I enjoyed the storyline. The translation is good.

  20. Aiswarya Suresh

    A good collection, but not as hilarious as I expected based on the hype. Still a worthwhile read for a glimpse into Bengali culture.

  21. Dayal Singh

    I like the storyline of the book. It captures the old time very beautifully. Overall it is a good book.

  22. Anant Garg

    Found some stories very funny and some dragging. Overall a mixed bag but worth checking out for a fun read.

  23. Divyanshu Shekhar

    Tenida is an absolute legend! So glad this book is available in English. Relived my childhood memories.

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