SUNITI KUMAR CHATTERJI: A Centenary Tribute

Book Details

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi

• Language: English

• Pages: 230

• Edition: 1997

• ISBN: 8126003537

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.5 x 5.5 inch)

• Weight: 340 gm

Book Description
This volume is a collection of selected papers from the National Seminar on “Suniti Kumar Chatterji: An End-Century Assessment,” jointly organized by Sahitya Akademi and the Centre for Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies, University of Hyderabad. The essays bring together scholars who examine the life, ideas, and scholarly contributions of Suniti Kumar Chatterji, an eminent linguist, literary thinker, and former President of the Akademi.

The contributors discuss his pioneering work in linguistics and literature, as well as his role as a social thinker and visionary humanist. The discussions focus on his understanding of language, literature, and society, and evaluate his theoretical models in the context of modern developments in scholarship and contemporary social realities. Through critical analysis, the volume highlights both the strengths and limitations of his ideas and their relevance to modern India.

The book also includes tributes, base papers, and panel discussions that collectively provide a comprehensive overview of his intellectual legacy. It offers valuable insight into linguistic studies, literary criticism, and cultural thought, making it useful for scholars, students, and readers interested in language, literature, and modern Indian intellectual history.