Rabindranath Anubad Oupanibeshikata O Annanya Prasange (Bengali Version)
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- Author: Sujata Bandopadhyay
- Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
- Language: Bengali
- ISBN: 9789383590230
About the Book
Rabindranath Anubad Oupanibeshikata O Annanya Prasange (Bengali Version) is a thought-provoking collection of scholarly essays by Sujata Bandopadhyay that examines Rabindranath Tagore's literary works through the interconnected perspectives of translation, colonialism, cultural identity, and intellectual history. By combining literary criticism with postcolonial inquiry, the book offers fresh insights into Rabindranath's role as both a creative writer and a cultural interpreter during the colonial era.
A major focus of the volume is Rabindranath's translated works and the ideological significance of his translations. The author explores how, during British colonial rule, Rabindranath employed translation not merely as a linguistic exercise but as a powerful medium for presenting the philosophical, spiritual, and cultural heritage of the East to a global audience. His translated plays and literary works are examined as expressions of Indian consciousness that responded to the moral and cultural crises of a war-weary Western civilization.
The book also investigates the influence of colonial rule on Rabindranath's translated literature and creative thought. Through detailed analysis, the author demonstrates how questions of identity, nationalism, cultural exchange, and colonial power subtly shaped his literary expression. These discussions provide readers with a deeper understanding of Rabindranath's engagement with both Indian tradition and global modernity.
Beyond the themes of translation and colonialism, the collection broadens its scope to include essays on various aspects of Rabindranath's life and works. Readers will find discussions on his poetry, short stories, novels, and the personalities associated with his life and intellectual circle. The book further explores Rabindranath's reflections on science and the universe, revealing the remarkable breadth of his curiosity and the interdisciplinary nature of his thought.
Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Rabindranath Anubad Oupanibeshikata O Annanya Prasange (Bengali Version) is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in Rabindra studies, translation studies, postcolonial literature, Bengali literary criticism, cultural history, and intellectual thought. By presenting multiple dimensions of Rabindranath's literary and philosophical legacy, the book makes a meaningful contribution to contemporary Bengali literary scholarship.
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Book Details
- Author: Sujata Bandopadhyay
- Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
- Language: Bengali
- ISBN: 9789383590230
About the Book
Rabindranath Anubad Oupanibeshikata O Annanya Prasange (Bengali Version) is a thought-provoking collection of scholarly essays by Sujata Bandopadhyay that examines Rabindranath Tagore's literary works through the interconnected perspectives of translation, colonialism, cultural identity, and intellectual history. By combining literary criticism with postcolonial inquiry, the book offers fresh insights into Rabindranath's role as both a creative writer and a cultural interpreter during the colonial era.
A major focus of the volume is Rabindranath's translated works and the ideological significance of his translations. The author explores how, during British colonial rule, Rabindranath employed translation not merely as a linguistic exercise but as a powerful medium for presenting the philosophical, spiritual, and cultural heritage of the East to a global audience. His translated plays and literary works are examined as expressions of Indian consciousness that responded to the moral and cultural crises of a war-weary Western civilization.
The book also investigates the influence of colonial rule on Rabindranath's translated literature and creative thought. Through detailed analysis, the author demonstrates how questions of identity, nationalism, cultural exchange, and colonial power subtly shaped his literary expression. These discussions provide readers with a deeper understanding of Rabindranath's engagement with both Indian tradition and global modernity.
Beyond the themes of translation and colonialism, the collection broadens its scope to include essays on various aspects of Rabindranath's life and works. Readers will find discussions on his poetry, short stories, novels, and the personalities associated with his life and intellectual circle. The book further explores Rabindranath's reflections on science and the universe, revealing the remarkable breadth of his curiosity and the interdisciplinary nature of his thought.
Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Rabindranath Anubad Oupanibeshikata O Annanya Prasange (Bengali Version) is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in Rabindra studies, translation studies, postcolonial literature, Bengali literary criticism, cultural history, and intellectual thought. By presenting multiple dimensions of Rabindranath's literary and philosophical legacy, the book makes a meaningful contribution to contemporary Bengali literary scholarship.
