Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo

• Author: শক্তি চট্টোপাধ্যায় (Shakti Chattopadhyay)
• Genre: Kabita (Poetry)
• Cover : Hardcover
•  ISBN: 9788170666905

Description:

• The poet Shakti Chattopadhyay is known for his poem "Epitaph", where he wrote poignant verses that evoke deep emotions. In this poetry collection, the poet reflects on the theme of death and fleeting life, invoking powerful imagery like the moon and funeral pyres calling him.
• In the title poem, he meditates on life and death, sharing the emotional pull of his home, family, and the desire to stay connected with his child.
• His poems in this collection capture a unique vision of life, expressing a profound awareness of destruction and creation as inseparable elements.

About the Author:

• Shakti Chattopadhyay (born 25th November 1933, Bhadru, 24 Parganas) was a poet, essayist, and journalist. He lost his father in childhood and grew up in his maternal grandfather's house. He studied at Presidency College and Yadavpur University, though he left his comparative literature studies incomplete.
• He gained fame with his poem "Yam" published in the literary magazine Kabita in 1956.
• He was also associated with the Krittibas magazine and was known for his works in Kabita Saptahiki.
• He was a recipient of several prestigious awards including the Ananda Puraskar, Sahitya Akademi Award, and the Posthumous Rabindra Award. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack in Shantiniketan on March 23, 1995.