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Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was an Indian novelist and poet, well known for his composition of "Vande Mataram. " A great storyteller and a master of romance, his works brought a cultural revival in Bengal, which led to him being conferred the title 'Sahitya Samrat' (Emperor of Literature) in Bengali. This set comprises four of his popular novels highlighting the then prevalent issues, including caste, politics, religion and society. Mrinalini deals with the constant struggle between love and societal prejudices, while Kapalkundala speaks of love and revenge in a tale of riveting suspense. Devi Chaudhurani showcases a woman's strength and transformation as she overcomes societal norms, and Anandamath is a political tale dealing with the sanyasi rebellion of the eighteenth century.