Kabita Samagra

• Author: Sudhir Dutta (সুধীর দত্ত, সুধীর কুমার দত্ত)
• Genre: Poetry Collection (Kabita Samagra)
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350408827
• Number of Pages: 392
• Weight: 571 grams

About the Book

Sudhir Dutta’s Kabita Samagra brings together a profound collection of his poetry, characterized by its meditative depth, spiritual resonance, and timeless themes. Through his poetic journey, Sudhir Dutta explores the interconnectedness of birth, death, the universe, and the metaphysical. His language is often likened to the essence of the Upanishads, where the mystical and the tangible merge into a seamless poetic experience.

Key Highlights of the Collection:

• Poetic Mastery: His poems navigate through the ancient and the contemporary, reflecting the eternal dance of creation and destruction, encapsulating the echoes of time.
• Notable Works Included:
  • Babylon Towerer Chura
  • Arshi Tower
  • Prak-Puran
  • Dahputhi
  • Shabdaratri O Devisukta
  • Tambu Moi O Shreshtho Kabitaguccho
  • Hresha O Khurdhwani
  • Rasui Ghar O Dakkhin Agni
• Distinct Voice: Sudhir Dutta’s poetry often invokes a sense of historical depth while anchoring itself in modern sensibilities.

About the Author

Sudhir Dutta (সুধীর দত্ত, also known as Sudhir Kumar Dutta) was born on April 12, 1951, in the village of Nilday, West Midnapore, West Bengal.

• Early Life: Orphaned in childhood, he was raised by his widowed aunt.
• Education: He studied English literature but did not pursue further academic qualifications.
• Career: After brief stints in teaching and banking, he joined the West Bengal Civil Service in 1979.
• Writing Journey:
  • His literary journey began with poetry during his school years, becoming more consistent in college.
  • First poem, Sangbhed, was published in a quarterly literary magazine, and he later became associated with its editorial board.
• Style and Influences: Inspired by T.S. Eliot, Rilke, Bishnu Dey, and Shankha Ghosh, his works reflect both a deep spiritual quest and modern poetic brilliance.
• Recognition:
  • Won the Ananda Puraskar 1422 for Tambu Moi O Shreshtho Kabitaguccho.
  • His poetry has a dedicated following for its intellectual and spiritual depth.

Conclusion

Sudhir Dutta’s Kabita Samagra is a testament to his unwavering dedication to poetry and spiritual exploration. The collection is ideal for readers who appreciate profound, introspective poetry that resonates with universal truths and transcends the boundaries of time and space. This anthology is an essential addition to Bengali literary treasures