Nirendranath Chakraborty, a Leading Poet of Our Times
Nirendranath Chakraborty is a leading poet of the modern age. Born before the end of the first quarter of the twentieth century, he entered the new century with the same fearless steps. Surprisingly, even after crossing that century’s boundary, his poetic voice remains as bold and untarnished as ever. His outlook is as vigorous and fresh today as it was in his youth, and he continues his tireless pursuit of new horizons in poetry. He is an interpreter of this ailing society and a commentator on our troubled times.
When he turns his gaze toward human society, his eyes reflect boundless compassion along with a flash of infinite humor. When he speaks of these times, filled with endless contradictions, his anguish captures our attention, while his protests resonate deeply within us. His poetry uniquely blends love, protest, compassion, humor, satire, sorrow, irony, and empathy, spreading its radiance and meaning throughout our lives.
For those who wish to understand the mental evolution of a poet who has always kept pace with the times, and who expands the boundaries of tradition without denying it, a collection of Nirendranath's complete poetic works is essential.