Balendranath O Rabindranath

• Author: শোভন সোম (Shovon Som)
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788177560794
• Pages: 104
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 220 grams

Summary:

• বলেন্দ্রনাথ ও রবীন্দ্রনাথ delves into the life of Balendranath Thakur, Rabindranath Tagore's nephew, who was his close companion in various aspects of life.
• The book covers his literary contributions, his role as an assistant in the publication of Sadhana, his involvement in the Tagore family’s business ventures, and his support in the founding of Brahma Vidyalay in Santiniketan.
• Balendranath passed away at the age of 29, leaving many of his dreams unfulfilled. Rabindranath Tagore later realized these dreams by establishing Brahmacharyashram in Santiniketan in 1901, continuing Balendranath's work.
• This book, published on the centenary of Balendranath’s death, uncovers lesser-known aspects of his life through letters, memories, and previously undisclosed information, shedding light on an important, but often overlooked, figure in Rabindranath’s life.

Author Bio:

• Shovon Som: Born in 1932 in Silchar, Shovon Som is a poet, essayist, and researcher.
  • He is a graduate of Santiniketan and has earned his M.A. from Kolkata University and D. Litt. from Rabindra Bharati University.
  • He has taught at various institutions, including Visva-Bharati and Rabindra Bharati University.
  • Shovon Som has held exhibitions in Kolkata, Havana, New York, Dhaka, and other cities.
  • He has written numerous research books in Bengali, along with poetry and novels. His primary interests include music.