Bhasha O Sahityer Tin Prasanga

• Author: Subhash Bhattacharya
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789350409565
• Pages: 198
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 351 grams

Description:
Bhasha O Sahityer Tin Prasanga explores the intricate connections between Bengali language, literature, and dictionaries through 21 insightful essays.

• The book delves into the relevance of Rabindranath Tagore's works in contemporary times, questioning his lasting influence even after 150 years.
• Arun Mitra, a significant poet of the 20th century, is revisited, and his lesser-known masterpiece novel is discussed.
• The book also examines critical issues surrounding the Bengali language, including orthographic debates and the relationship between standard and regional dialects.
• A section of the book focuses on prominent lexicographers Haricharan Bandopadhyay, Yogeshchandra Roy Vidyanidhi, and Jnanendramohan Das, offering a fresh perspective on their contributions to Bengali lexicography.
• Issues like the use of hyphens, spelling variations, and the standardization of the Bengali language are thoughtfully explored.

Why Read This Book:

• A comprehensive analysis of Bengali language, literature, and lexicography.
• Revisits the importance of key historical figures in shaping Bengali literary culture.
• Offers fresh insights into ongoing debates in Bengali language usage and orthography.

About the Author:

• Subhash Bhattacharya (b. 1939) is a renowned linguist and scholar, originally from Barisal, Bangladesh, and later a resident of Kolkata.
• He is a graduate of Presidency College and holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Calcutta.
• With over forty published books, Bhattacharya’s writings primarily focus on dictionaries, language, and literature.
• He is a trained musician, having learned Rabindranath’s songs, Marg Sangeet, and playing the esraj.
• He has received several prestigious awards, including the Anand Puraskar (1984), Vidyasagar Smriti Puraskar (2007), and Chandigarh Prachin Kala Kendra Samman (2009).