Bankimchandrajibani

• Author: অমিত্রসূদন ভট্টাচার্য (Amitrasudhan Bhattacharya)
• Genre: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha
• ISBN: 9788170669678
• Pages: 832
• Weight: 862 grams

Summary:
Bankimchandrajibani is a comprehensive and authoritative biography of the great literary figure Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, who is revered for his contributions to Bengali literature, especially the novel and poetry. For a long time, there was a lack of a thorough and authentic biography of Bankimchandra, despite the fact that over 150 years have passed since his birth. Several biographies of Bankimchandra had been published, but none of them fully captured his essence or gave a complete account of his life and work.

This book, written by Amitrasudhan Bhattacharya, a renowned expert in Bankimchandra studies, fills this void by presenting a well-researched and detailed biography. It highlights not only the literary genius of Bankimchandra, but also his personal life, philosophy, and psychological depth. The book is based on three decades of the author's research, study, and contemplation, making it an indispensable reference for anyone wishing to understand the real nature of the man behind some of Bengali literature's most important works, such as Anandamath and Vande Mataram.

The book examines the political, social, and literary context of his life, exploring how Bankim's intellectual evolution and writings shaped the Bengali renaissance and India’s struggle for independence. This work goes beyond previous attempts at biography and offers a nuanced analysis of his character, his relationship with contemporary thinkers, and his creative journey.

This biography is not just for literary scholars, but for anyone interested in understanding the true depth of one of Bengal's greatest literary figures. It stands as a monumental piece of research that brings the life and legacy of Bankim Chandra to the forefront of modern literary study.

About the Author:
Amitrasudhan Bhattacharya was born on November 8, 1942. He started publishing essays in the Desh magazine in 1964 during his student days at Calcutta University. In 1966, he became a professor at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, where he worked for many years. He later earned his PhD from Calcutta University on Bankimchandra and Rabindranath Tagore. Bhattacharya has authored several important books on Bankimchandra, including this biography. He has also written extensively on Rabindranath Tagore and has edited several books. Bhattacharya spent over four decades teaching at Visva-Bharati University and retired as a Rabindra Professor. His work on Bankimchandra and Rabindranath has established him as a leading scholar in Bengali literature