Book Details

• Book Name: Prabandha Sangraha (1st Khanda) (Bengali Version)
• Author: Pushpita Mukhopadhyay
• Publisher: Prachya Paschatya
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788195302741
• Pages: 592
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Prabandha Sangraha (Prothom Khanda) (Bengali Version) is a comprehensive collection of essays, translations, literary studies, and critical writings by Pushpita Mukhopadhyay, one of the most respected figures in Bengali translation literature. Representing more than five decades of literary activity, this substantial volume reflects the author's remarkable contribution to Bengali letters as a writer, translator, researcher, and cultural commentator.

Over a distinguished literary career spanning fifty-three years, Pushpita Mukhopadhyay has produced more than forty original works encompassing essays, fiction, drama, and literary criticism. His contribution to Bengali translation literature, particularly his engagement with Urdu and Persian literary traditions, has earned widespread recognition and numerous honours. His translations and literary studies have played an important role in introducing Bengali readers to some of the finest works of South Asian literature.

A major focus of this volume is the author's lifelong fascination with Mirza Ghalib, one of the greatest poets of Urdu and Persian literature. The collection includes essays, critical studies, translations, and correspondence related to Ghalib, offering readers valuable insights into the poet’s life, works, philosophy, and enduring literary legacy.

The book also gathers a wide range of original and translated writings that were previously published in various journals, magazines, and literary periodicals. In addition, it provides a comprehensive record of the author's published works from 1970 to 2022, documenting an extraordinary literary journey that has enriched Bengali literature and translation studies.

Recognized for his exceptional contribution to translation, Pushpita Mukhopadhyay received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Translation Award in 2020, along with the Bangla Akademi Award in the same year. This volume stands as a testament to his enduring dedication to literary excellence and cultural exchange.

Published by Prachya Paschatya, Prabandha Sangraha (1st Khanda) (Bengali Version) is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, translators, literary enthusiasts, and readers interested in Urdu, Persian, and Bengali literary traditions.