Bangala Sahityer Itihas 3

• Author: সুকুমার সেন (Sukumar Sen)
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788172151034
• Pages: 600
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 640 grams

Summary:

• বাঙ্গালা সাহিত্যের ইতিহাস ৩ is the third volume in Sukumar Sen’s critical work on Bengali literature.
• Initially published in 1940, this book continues the legacy of being an essential text for understanding the historical development of Bengali literature.
• This third volume covers the history of Bengali literature from the early 19th century to the 1880s, providing a chronological narrative that connects literary movements with the broader cultural landscape of the time.
• As with previous editions, this volume has been revised and updated with new information and corrections, including reorganization of chapters and updated perspectives.
• The Ananda Edition represents a significant revision, with new details and perspectives, particularly concerning 19th-century literary figures and their works.

Author Bio:

• Sukumar Sen (1900–1981) was a renowned Bengali philologist, literary historian, and scholar.
  • He is best known for his contributions to Bengali linguistics and literary history.
  • A professor at Kolkata University, he also headed the Linguistics Department and earned various academic honors, including the Rabindra Puraskar and Vidyasagar Puraskar.
  • Sen’s research in comparative philology and his comprehensive works on Bengali literature remain vital references in the field.