Bangala Sahityer Itihas 5 by Sukumar Sen [Hardcover]

For the past half-century, Sukumar Sen and his work "Bangla Sahityer Itihas" have become synonymous. This monumental book does not require a new introduction as it is well-known and essential. Sukumar Sen's "Bangla Sahityer Itihas" is a unique example of writing the history of Bengali literature in a chronological and objective manner. Sukumar Sen consistently refined each new edition, making them truly new versions, including this Anand edition. This fifth volume covers the period from 1891 to 1941, from the end of the Bankim era to the establishment of modern literature. The three major events of this period are the First World War, the passing of Rabindranath Tagore, and the Second World War. The author concludes with an in-depth discussion of literature created during the Second World War. In this Anand edition, older sections have been reorganized, new information added, and some parts rewritten with new perspectives. Sukumar Sen was planning to extend the timeline of this volume, but his busy schedule prevented him from doing so. His meticulous and inquisitive mind remained active until the end of his life, as evidenced by this Anand edition of "Bangla Sahityer Itihas."