Unish Shataker Keranikatha

• Author : Sumit Chakraborty
• Genre : Itihas (History)
• ISBN : 9789354250170
• Pages: 202
• Weight: 322 grams

Key Features:

• Exploring the Bengali Clerk: This book offers a detailed examination of the 19th-century Bengali "Kerani" (clerk) through two key texts from the colonial era: Kerani-Darpan and Kerani Purana. These works provide a nuanced portrayal of the social status, daily life, and work experiences of clerks during British colonial rule in Bengal.
• In-Depth Research and Analysis: Through careful reading and annotations, the author connects the roles of the clerk to broader political, social, and economic changes in colonial Bengal. The book traces the evolution of the clerk's work, personal life, and family dynamics in relation to the growing influence of colonialism and the modern state.
• Social and Political Context: By comparing the position of the Bengali clerk to that of their pre-colonial predecessors, the book discusses the transformations in employment, wages, health, and social status during the British period. It also touches on the changing nature of work for the clerks in urban spaces like Kolkata, in offices, households, and on the streets.
• An Essential Historical Document: This edition, with a detailed introduction, annotations, and analysis, is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of modernity, colonial labor, and the social fabric of 19th-century Bengali society.

About the Author:
Sumit Chakraborty is a professor of English literature at Presidency University, Kolkata. He has been teaching for over 20 years both in India and abroad. His research interests include modernity, intellectual history, postcolonialism, and 19th-century Bengali society. His recent research work, The Calcutta Kerani and the London Clark in the Nineteenth Ce