Tin Minute Baish Seconde Biplab Asena

• Author: Subodh Sarkar (সুবোধ সরকার)
• Genre: Poetry (Kabita)
• Binding: Hardcover
  
• ISBN: 9789350407745
• Number of Pages: 80
• Weight: 255 grams

About the Book

Tin Minute Baish Seconde Biplab Asena is a compelling collection of three long poems by Subodh Sarkar that explores deep social, historical, and political themes. The title itself reflects the essence of revolution—its brevity, its anticipation, and its complexities. In his poetic journey, Sarkar brings together the personal and the political, focusing on issues of hunger, revolution, and history. He evokes powerful images of past struggles, particularly drawing on the Naxalite movement and the legacy of Karl Marx.

Through his sharp, prose-like verse, Sarkar questions the promises of independence and social justice, highlighting the discrepancy between idealism and reality. The poems dive deep into the personal psyche, questioning the realities of hunger and deprivation, both literal and metaphorical. The poet challenges the notion that revolutions can be completed in a brief moment, exploring the length and depth of social change in stark, disillusioned terms.

The book critiques the narrative of progress and revolution, asking whether true change has been achieved or if it is still just an unreachable ideal. The poems blur the lines between history and non-history, navigating through recent and past events with an unsettling clarity.

Why Read This Book?

• Historical and Political Reflections: The poems are filled with references to key political movements, struggles, and ideologies, allowing readers to reflect on the relationship between personal and collective histories.
• Exploration of Disillusionment: The title captures the essence of a revolution that is elusive, questioning the promises of change and progress in both historical and contemporary contexts.
• Innovative Poetic Style: The collection presents poetry written in prose-like verses, challenging conventional poetic forms while maintaining emotional depth and impact.

About the Author

Subodh Sarkar, born on 28th October 1958 in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, comes from a refugee family. An esteemed professor of English at City College, Kolkata, Sarkar is also known for his contributions to Bengali literature and poetry. He has traveled extensively, reading his poetry in countries like the USA, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Taiwan, and Istanbul.

Sarkar’s work reflects his engagement with both literary and political spheres, and he has edited the journal Bhashanagar with his late wife, poet Mallika Sengupta. He has received numerous accolades for his poetry, including the Sahitya Akademi Award (2013), the Binodini Shakti Chattopadhyay Award, and the Bangla Akademi Award. Sarkar was also the first president of the West Bengal Poetry Academy and has contributed to the Indian Literature journal of the Sahitya Akademi. He spent time as a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Iowa and has participated in international writers’ workshops in 33 countries.

Sarkar’s works remain a deep critique of contemporary society, politics, and the complexities of human existence, making him one of the most important voices in modern Bengali poetry.