🔥Sukumar Sen History of Bengali Literature

Written by one of India's foremost literary historians, the book remains an essential introduction to the literary heritage of Bengal.

The revised edition explores the origins of Old Bengali poetry, religious mysticism, the influence of Chaitanya and the Vaishnava movement, medieval lyric poetry, the literature of the Arakan court, Muslim writers of Bengal, and the remarkable contribution of Rabindranath Tagore. Throughout the volume, Sen combines literary history with cultural and historical context, offering a comprehensive overview of one of South Asia's richest literary traditions.

An indispensable reference for scholars and readers interested in Bengali literature, Indian cultural history, comparative literature and South Asian studies.

Sahitya Akademi, 1971. Revised edition. 394 pages. Hardcover. Good condition.