Prabandha Sangkalan 4 by Sukumar Sen [Hardcover]

Sukumar Sen, a contemporary of the last century, dedicated his life to exploring a variety of subjects. At times, he was busy writing the history of literature, and at other times, he focused on the historical analysis of languages. Alongside this, he delved into the history of words, the realms of culture, the depths of the epics from the Puranas, the mysteries of ghost stories and detective tales, and the depths of history, from the grey pages of the banyan tree to the labyrinth of history. His inquisitive mind first appeared in the pages of Prabasi magazine in 1327. After that, his pen never stopped. From short essays to lengthy dissertations, he wrote extensively, and also contributed his own opinions in essay collections. He sought to present new perspectives of his thoughts. His writings explore topics like the political and social history of the Bengali people, the unraveling of Vidyapati's mysteries, the origins of Indian drama, the dissection of the Mahabharata, the native and foreign versions of the Ramayana, and the hidden history within place names.

In the fourth volume, these subjects are discussed in detail. The pursuit of knowledge never stagnates. New information and fresh analyses continually enrich the quest for understanding. However, Sukumar Sen's books, which paved the way for discussions on various topics, still retain their value today.