Rabindrakabye Oitijhya O Adhunikata

• Author: সুভাষচন্দ্র বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (Subhas Chandra Bandyopadhyay)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789388870122
• Pages: 492
• Weight: 600 gm

Book Description

রবীন্দ্র কাব্যে ঐতিহ্য ও আধুনিকতা (Rabindrakabye Oitijhya O Adhunikata) is a scholarly analysis of the traditional and modern elements in Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry. The book delves into how Tagore, from an early age, absorbed Vedic and Upanishadic knowledge, Sanskrit literature, and Western literary influences, shaping his poetic vision.

Tagore’s household played a pivotal role in shaping Bengali cultural modernity, bridging traditional thought with progressive literary expression. This book highlights how Tagore’s poetic genius masterfully blended oral folk traditions with classical literary heritage, creating a unique and timeless poetic framework.

The author examines the interplay of tradition and modernity in Tagore’s poetry, showing how his literary evolution was both rooted in heritage and forward-looking. This study offers a deep and insightful perspective for scholars, researchers, and Tagore enthusiasts.

About the Author

সুভাষচন্দ্র বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (Subhas Chandra Bandyopadhyay) was born on 5th March 1937 in Ghatal, Medinipur. His father was Gopeshwar Bandyopadhyay, and his mother was Bimaladevi. He completed his M.A. from the University of Calcutta (1962) and later earned his Ph.D. (1972) on the topic "Folk Traditions in Modern Bengali Literature."

A renowned scholar of Bengali folklore and literature, he started his teaching career at Shibpur Dinabandhu College, Howrah, and later served as a Professor in the Bengali Department of the University of Calcutta. He was also the Secretary of the Postgraduate Arts and Commerce Department at the university.

He has been an invited speaker at various international universities and has authored several books on Bengali literature and folklore.

Awards & Recognition

• Premchand-Raichand Scholarship (1969)
• Sir Ashutosh Gold Medal (1974)
• Mowat Gold Medal (1977)
• Dineshchandra Sen Memorial Award (2011)

He is a lifetime member of The Asiatic Society (Kolkata) and the Ethnographic & Folk Culture Society.