The Bastard is a biting satire that peels back the polished veneer of society, exposing its hypocrisy, selective morality, and the quiet suffering of those it chooses to ignore. Through the eyes of a teacher traveling from Gravemirth to Aberlight, we witness a world where politeness masks prejudice, and virtue is merely a performance.
At the heart of this tale is Jenne, a fifth-grader born into an aristocratic family without the 'sanctity' of marriage. Society has deemed her unworthy?branding her a bastard before she can even understand the weight of the word. As Jenne fights to carve out her place in a world that reduces her to an accident of birth, the narrator unravels deeper layers of social contradiction?from the performative morality of the elite to the exploitation disguised as charity.
Beneath every grand ideal lies a system built on exclusion. Behind every act of righteousness lurks a desperate need to uphold appearances at the expense of the innocent. The Bastard holds up a mirror to this world, daring readers to confront what lies beneath their own moral certainties.
With dark humor, razor-sharp irony, and unflinching honesty, this novel challenges the myths we tell ourselves about justice, innocence, and human worth. If society insists on labeling its children as unworthy, what does that say about the world we've built?
Brutal, thought-provoking, and disturbingly relevant?The Bastard is not a book for the faint of heart. It is for those who dare to question everything.
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MD ABDUL MANNAN is an accomplished author and educator with a passion for language and storytelling. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Dhaka, a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and ELT, and a Bachelor of Education from Bangladesh Open University, they have dedicated their career to inspiring students as a senior English teacher in a government secondary school since December 26, 2006.
With years of experience in teaching and a deep understanding of language acquisition, they bring a unique perspective to their writing. They create engaging stories and curriculum books in Bengali, enriching the educational landscape and fostering a love for reading among young learners.
As a self-published author, MD ABDUL MANNAN is committed to creating captivating narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Their works reflect a blend of creativity, cultural richness, and educational value, aiming to spark curiosity and imagination in readers of all ages.