fiction was laid by authors who used romance not just for escapism, but to explore the human condition. What are some of the good Odia novels that one must read?
* 'Chha Maana Aatha Guntha' by Fakir Mohan Senapati. The story is about the usurpation of landless farmers by the landowners. This... Popular Odia Books - Goodreads
While technically a mythological reimagining of Draupadi’s life, this is one of the most widely read books in Odisha for its exploration of "platonic" and "divine" love. Ray’s depiction of the unspoken bond between Draupadi and Krishna redefined romantic prose in the state.