Artist, musician, man of science, Upendrakishore Roychoudhury was a man of many parts. But it is for his writing for children that he is best remembered.

Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne is a selection of the best of his stories and the most fascinating of his characters: Goopy and Bagha, dedicated but unsuccessful musicians who are cast out of their homes because their music drives their families and neighbours crazy; Tuntuni, The Little Bird; The Clever Fox; Majantali Sarkar, The Cat; The Intrepid Granny Hunchback; and many others.

Swagata Deb’s vibrant translation brings Upendrakishore’s unique magic to a wider audience.