Sayed Waliullah, Sisyphus, O Upanyase Oitihashik Jiggyasa (Bengali Version)

Book Details
• Publisher: Abhijan Publishers
• Author: Tanveer Mokkammel
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
This essay critically examines the works of Sayed Waliullah, one of the foremost literary figures in Bengali literature, best known for his novel Lalsalu and his exploration of the backward Bengali Muslim society. The author Tanveer Mokkammel delves into the thematic depth of Waliullah’s writing, particularly in his last two novels, Kando Nodi Kando (Cry, River, Cry) and Chander Amabashya (The New Moon of the Moon), which, though rooted in local themes, adopted a distinctly Western narrative structure.

This insightful analysis highlights the dichotomy between Waliullah’s domestic subjects and his cosmopolitan narrative style, exploring how the writer’s approach to storytelling transcends national boundaries. Mokkammel’s critique reflects on whether and how Waliullah’s international influences have enriched his literary output, and to what extent they have shaped Bengali literature's trajectory.

The book is a must-read for scholars and readers interested in the intersection of tradition and modernity, the influences of Western literary forms on Bengali literature, and a deeper understanding of the evolution of Sayed Waliullah's writings.