Rachana Samagra 2 by Sambhu Mitra [Hardcover]

The first volume of Shombhu Mitra Rachanasamagra was published in January 2014. In that volume, we collected his essays, stories, and plays written between 1942 and 1962. Not just the plays, but also the staging of his produced Rabindranath plays were included. By reaching up to 1962, we had promised that the next volume would start from that year.

The second volume, published in 2016, covers the period from 1962 to 1972. This volume includes his original and translated plays or dramatic readings written during this time. The number of essays he wrote during this decade was so vast that we could not go beyond 1972. We had to stop at that point. All his writings are arranged chronologically. It was believed that the progression of his thoughts might be captured through the eyes of a curious student. Considering his writings, play selections, and the contemporary social and political context, focusing on this playwright’s works may give a particular image of his struggles with life.

Upon further exploration, it became evident that the year 1962 was very significant in his life. A comparison of his works before and after that year reveals some important insights. We plan to release another volume, in which we hope to include many more valuable writings.