অম্লান দত্তের প্রবন্ধ সংগ্রহ

Amidst the study of economics, Amlan Dutta began his professional journey. However, to our fortune, his prolific writing did not remain confined to this particular sphere. For nearly four decades, his thought-provoking works have been published on a wide range of subjects, including economics, politics, social philosophy, education, art, and culture. As a leading thinker of our time, he has quickly established himself as a prominent intellectual.

In Amlan Dutta’s thought, politics has entered through the lens of economics, and the problems of politics and economics have been analyzed within the historical context. Over time, his writings have added new dimensions. In terms of clarity of thought, linguistic precision, the breadth of analysis, the depth of understanding, and the firmness of conviction, Amlan Dutta’s essays are truly "profound pieces." Not a single one of his writings can be dismissed or disregarded; the logic and continuity of his free thinking cannot be easily refuted.

He is one of those rare essayists whose works never lose their relevance over time, whose thoughts continue to help us untangle numerous ideas, issues, and crises, guiding us in the selection of action. This book is the outcome of a thoughtful plan to collect all of Amlan Dutta’s essays written so far in a single, complete collection. His book Economic Development of India in the Context of the Century published in the economics series has been excluded from this collection. This compilation is not a mere reprint of all his works, but something larger, something more.

The two editors of this collection, with deep dedication and significant effort, have reorganized Amlan Dutta’s entire body of essays in a completely new and thematic layout. In two separate, independent introductions, they outline the purpose and significance of the collection, while extensively identifying the qualities and diversity of Amlan Dutta’s work as an essayist, as well as the uniqueness and success of his contributions. This collection will be considered a significant addition to Bengali essay literature.