Ekti Chumban Ekti Dynamite

• Author: Subodh Sarkar
• Genre: Poetry
• Language: Bengali
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354253904
• Pages: 120
• Weight: 289 grams

About the Book:

"Ekti Chumban Ekti Dynamite" by Subodh Sarkar is a striking collection of poems that explores the explosive power of emotions, particularly love, and the intricacies of human relationships. With his intense and vivid expressions, Sarkar’s poetry delves into the forceful impact of a kiss, both in its tenderness and its potential to create profound change, much like dynamite.

The collection invites readers into a world where love, longing, and passion intersect with life’s unspoken realities. Sarkar’s mastery of language creates an immersive experience, leaving a deep emotional resonance.

About the Author:

Subodh Sarkar was born on October 28, 1958, in Krishnanagar, India, into a refugee family. He lost his father when he was in the eighth grade. Sarkar is a professor of English literature and teaches at City College, Kolkata. His poetry has taken him to various countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Taiwan, and Istanbul.

He has edited Bhashanagar magazine with his late wife, poet Mallika Sengupta, and has served as the editor of the English journal Indian Literature for the Sahitya Akademi in Delhi. Sarkar has been awarded several prestigious accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award (2013), Binodashakti Chattopadhyay Award, and the Bangla Akademi Award.

In 2016, Sarkar was a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Iowa, where he taught and participated in an international writers' workshop alongside poets and writers from 33 countries. He currently resides in Kolkata with his son, Roro. Sarkar was also the first president of the West Bengal Poetry Academy.