Gananatya Nabanatya Satnatya O Shambhu Mitra by Shaoli Mitra [Hardcover]

The book "Gannanaty Nabnaty Satnaty and Shambhu Mitra" is primarily a historical account. It chronicles the history of the theater movement with a focus on Shambhu Mitra's involvement. The history begins with the context of how the political backdrop necessitated the creation of the play "Nabanna," and how it inspired intellectuals, writers, and artists in their creative pursuits.

The book explores how the Bengali theater world evolved in response to significant political and social events such as World War II, the August Movement of 1942, the famine of 1943, the riots of 1946, and the partition of 1947. It delves into the history of the Communist Party during Shambhu Mitra's lifetime and the political and social milieu in which he created his plays. The author is driven by questions about why "The Drama of Darkness" emerged and what other dramatic works were created within the social or political thoughts of the time, as well as Shambhu Mitra's role within that.

The author is also interested in understanding how the character of ordinary theaters changed over time and why the nature of the theatrical movement itself transformed. This inquiry is crucial for understanding how the theater community will evaluate itself both now and in the future. After years of research, the author has presented Shambhu Mitra's career in the context of theatrical work, and this history is detailed throughout the pages of the book.