Pariprashna

• Author: Jyoti Bhattacharya

• Category: Essays

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• Publication Year: 2015

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 263

• ISBN: 978-93-48253-06-4

About the Book:

Pariprashna (translated as The Questions) is a collection of essays by the renowned Marxist theoretician and professor, Jyoti Bhattacharya. The central theme of this book revolves around the questions that emerge in life and human existence, which are integral to the quest for knowledge. These questions span various aspects of life: society, language, human actions, and more. Bhattacharya emphasizes that questioning is at the heart of human existence, with individuals continuously seeking answers to the myriad questions life presents.

The essays in this collection are inspired by a variety of topics, ranging from ancient India to modern-day India, and extend to other countries, other eras, and various languages. It covers diverse historical events, characters, and their contributions, presenting them within the context of the world at large.

Bhattacharya’s expertise in English literature and Marxist thought is reflected in this work. As an internationally acclaimed scholar, his contributions to the propagation and application of Marxist ideas in India have been widely recognized. In this collection, Bhattacharya's 43 essays are divided into four main themes:

• Banabhatta’s Harshacharita and Society

• 'Culture' and 'Civilization'

• Language of Politics

• Rabindranath Tagore, Nationalism, and Internationalism

The essays provide profound insights into the intersection of literature, politics, and culture, reflecting Bhattacharya's nuanced understanding of these domains and his belief in the transformative power of knowledge and societal change.