His writings also manifest a deep affection and respect for Bengali women. The main themes of Sharat Chandra's novels relate to rural life and society. His oil painting, Mahashveta, which he painted while living in Burma, is well known. Chhelebelar Galpa, Shubhada (1938), Sheser Parichay (1939), Sharat Chandrer Granthabali (1948) and Sharat Chandrer Aprakashita Rachanabali (1951) were published posthumously. Pather Dabi was banned by the British Government because of its revolutionary theme. Xrikanta, Charitrahin, Grihadaha, Dena-Paona and Pather Dabi were particularly popular. He also wrote essays, collected in Narir Mulya (1923) and Svadesh O Sahitya (1932). Sharat Chandra's first novel, Badadidi (1907), was published in the bharati and brought him almost instant fame. In 1921 he took part in the non-cooperation movement led by Congress and was elected president of Howrah District Congress. Sharat Chandra was also associated with the Bengal Congress. He subsequently worked as a translator at the Calcutta High Court and as a clerk in the Accounts Department of Burma Railway. Sharat Chandra started his career as an assistant to the Settlement Officer of Baneli Estate. However, he was unable to continue because of poverty. In 1894, Sharat Chandra passed the Entrance Examination from TN Jubilee Collegiate School and was admitted to the FA class. His early years were spent at his maternal uncle's home in Bhagalpur. Chattopadhyay, Sharat Chandra (1876-1938) novelist, was born in Debanandapur under Hughli district on 15 September 1876.