Rabindranather Chotogalpa O Hindi Chotogalpa (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Sangita Tripathi Mitra
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789383590193

About the Book

Rabindranather Chotogalpa O Hindi Chotogalpa (Bengali Version) is a pioneering work of comparative literary criticism by Sangita Tripathi Mitra that explores the evolution of the short story tradition in Bengali and Hindi literature. By placing Rabindranath Tagore's short stories alongside those of four prominent Hindi short story writers, the book offers a fresh perspective on the development, artistic qualities, and cultural significance of two of India's richest literary traditions.

Indian literature owes much of its richness to the remarkable contributions of both Bengali and Hindi literature, particularly in the field of fiction. While the short story traditions of these two languages have often been studied independently, comparative analyses remain relatively rare. This volume addresses that gap by examining the emergence, growth, and maturation of the modern short story through an interdisciplinary and cross-linguistic approach.

The author conducts a detailed comparative study of Rabindranath Tagore's short stories and selected works by four distinguished Hindi storytellers. Through close textual analysis, the book highlights similarities and differences in narrative structure, characterization, themes, social concerns, psychological depth, and artistic techniques. These comparisons enable readers to appreciate the unique literary identities of both traditions while recognizing their shared contribution to Indian literature.

Beyond literary comparison, the volume provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the evolution of modern Bengali and Hindi short fiction. It demonstrates how writers from both languages responded to changing social realities, human relationships, moral dilemmas, and national consciousness, enriching the development of the Indian short story as a literary form.

Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Rabindranather Chotogalpa O Hindi Chotogalpa (Bengali Version) is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in Rabindra studies, comparative literature, Bengali literature, Hindi literature, Indian literary history, and short story criticism. As one of the earliest Bengali-language studies to undertake such a comparative analysis, the book makes a significant contribution to the field of Indian comparative literary scholarship.