Bibeki Bidroher Parampara

• Author: Shibnarayan Ray
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789388870924
• Pages: 244
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 372 grams

Description:
Bibeki Bidroher Parampara is a thought-provoking collection of essays by Shibnarayan Ray, a distinguished thinker and essayist in Bengali literature.

• The book explores the concept of rational and conscience-driven thought, emphasizing a critical examination of the prevailing social order and its underlying philosophies, which Ray considered to be anti-humanistic.
• Ray advocates for a shift towards healthier societal structures and offers alternative ideas for a more just society through his writings.
• The essays address various subjects, including the philosophical and social insights of key figures such as Rammohun Roy, Karl Marx, and William Shakespeare.
• The collection also tackles significant issues like the partition of Bengal, Bengali identity, and the questions posed by intellectuals like Claire Thalheimer and the impact of Taslima Nasreen’s rise in the literary world.
• Ray’s work here reflects an awakened conscience and profound wisdom, providing deep insights into radical humanism and intellectual activism.

Why Read This Book:

• A remarkable collection of essays that present a critical view of social structures, advocating for humanism and intellectual integrity.
• Provides valuable perspectives on influential figures and the history of Bengal, with a focus on the intellectual movements shaping the modern world.
• Essential reading for those interested in philosophical thought, social criticism, and the development of Bengali intellectualism.

About the Author:

• Shibnarayan Ray was born in 1921 in Kolkata and educated at the University of Kolkata.
• He began his career as a lecturer at City College at the young age of 24, with his first essay collection Prakritik published the same year.
• Ray served as the head of the Department of Indian Studies at the University of Melbourne from 1963 to 1981, and later as the principal of Rabindra Bhavan at Santiniketan.
• He was a founder and editor of the thought-provoking literary journal Jigyasa.
• Throughout his career, Ray authored over 45 books in Bengali and English, covering topics such as literature, history, philosophy, and social culture.
• His works have been translated into multiple languages and remain influential in both academic and literary circles.