Bhima PrustyBhima Prusty is a widely acclaimed name having its own significance as versatile genius among the story writers of Odisha. All his stories stand on the superstructure of reality. When the incidents of facts mixed with fiction, then the stories get lies with the pen of Bhima Prusty, the wanderer of the great wonder. Unlike common story writers sitting within the four walls to imagine topics for stories, his feet of quest move from place to place to sense the sensibilities of the practicality. The essence of experiences has taken the shape of 'Ho Manisha Mane', 'Adhe Manisha', 'Lachhamania', 'Mananiya Shrijukta', 'Muhana', 'Priya Nari', 'Samudra Manisa', 'Jambuloka', 'Dina Chinha Barna' and many more to what the space doesn't permit for placing them in this short space. He has received Odisha Sahitya Academy award in 2008 for his novel 'Samudra Manisha' and Sarala award in 2023 for his novel 'Jambuloka'. This short story collection 'Monkey Men' contains ten short stories on tribal lives translated by Jachindra Kumar Rout would certainly bring for him special recognition all over the world. Read More Read Less