Nabajagaraner Banga O Bangali

• Author: প্রসাদ সেনগুপ্ত (Prasad Sengupta)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354254031
• Pages: 600
• Weight: 745 gm

Book Description:

নবজাগরণের বঙ্গ ও বাঙালি (Nabajagaraner Banga O Bangali) explores the vibrant and transformative period of Bengal in the 19th century, focusing on the cultural, social, and intellectual awakening of the Bengali people. This book sheds light on some of the most significant figures and events that defined the Bengal Renaissance. The author, Prasad Sengupta, discusses pivotal topics such as Rammohun Roy’s religious beliefs, Akshay Kumar Dutta’s career, the untold stories of Rasik Krishna Mallik, and the life struggles of Lalbihari Dey and Harinath Majumdar. Additionally, the book also delves into the Hindu nationalist views of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, providing a nuanced perspective on his ideology.

The text provides a comprehensive exploration of the 19th-century Bengal, discussing its impact on the social and cultural dynamics of the time. Through detailed accounts, Sengupta offers a deeper understanding of the intellectual debates and movements that shaped modern Bengal. The book serves as a vital resource for those interested in understanding the historical and cultural complexities of Bengal during the colonial era.

Prasad Sengupta is a former professor of physics at Presidency College, Kolkata, who retired in 2008. Apart from science, his scholarly works include literary translations and writings on the Bengal Renaissance, a subject he has a particular passion for. His other notable works include ‘Bidesher Kobita’ (1983), ‘Bishop Heber’s Kolkata’ (1990), and ‘Hindu College’ (2016).