The Poisonous Tree: A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal is a fascinating story written by the famous Indian writer Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay. The book tells the story of the challenges a young Indian woman faces while living in a carefully recreated environment of Bengali society. The author masterfully reproduces local rites, traditions and beliefs, revealing to the reader the deep meaning of the culture of the Indian peninsula. Due to the dramatic events unfolding on the pages of the book, the reader feels an incredible exalted spirit and admiration, reflecting on the complexity of local traditions and own values. "Poisonous tree" is not just a literary story, but a real masterpiece that reveals the richness and color of Indian culture to the reader.