Manush Baro Kandche

• Author: শক্তি চট্টোপাধ্যায় (Shakti Chattopadhyay)
• Genre: Poetry
• Cover : Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170666899
• Pages: 64
• Weight: 171 gram

Book Overview

Manush Baro Kandche is a soul-stirring collection of poetry by Shakti Chattopadhyay that delves into themes of deep human emotion, love, and existential pain. Through evocative imagery such as broken songs, tears, moonlit traps, and the vivid world of human experiences, the poet offers an extraordinary reflection on humanity. The collection conveys a poignant vision where love for people intertwines with the intricacies of life’s suffering and beauty.

The poems in this book combine a compelling sense of loss with an overwhelming love for mankind, offering an intense and passionate commentary on life, its complexities, and the inevitable sorrow that it brings.

Author Overview

• Name: শক্তি চট্টোপাধ্যায় (Shakti Chattopadhyay)
• Bio: Born on November 25, 1933, in Baharu, 24 Parganas, Shakti Chattopadhyay grew up in a challenging environment, losing his father early in life. He studied at various institutions, including Presidency College and Jadavpur University. His literary career began in 1956 with his poem "Yama" published in Kobita, a magazine edited by Buddhadev Bose. Known for his profound and thought-provoking poems, Chattopadhyay made significant contributions to Bengali literature. His career also included editing and contributing to literary magazines such as Krittibas and Kobita Saptahiki. He won several prestigious awards, including the Anand Puraskar and Sahitya Akademi Award, and made his mark as a journalist at Anandabazar Patrika. He passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 1995, in Santiniketan, where he was serving as a guest professor at Visva-Bharati.