Verrier Elwin-er Adivasi Jagat (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Mahasweta Devi
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Paperback
• Pages: 364 (Including 20 B/W Illustrations)
• Edition: 2025
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.50 × 5.50 inch)
• Weight: 510 gm
• ISBN: 9788126020171

About the Book

Verrier Elwin-er Adivasi Jagat (Bengali Version) by Mahasweta Devi is a significant literary and cultural work that explores the life, contributions, and intellectual legacy of Verrier Elwin, one of the most influential scholars of tribal communities in India.

The book provides a detailed examination of Elwin’s engagement with indigenous societies, his fieldwork among tribal communities, and his efforts to understand and preserve their cultural traditions, social structures, and ways of life. Through thoughtful analysis and rich narrative, Mahasweta Devi highlights the importance of tribal cultures and the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in the modern world.

Known for her lifelong commitment to marginalized communities, Mahasweta Devi brings both scholarly insight and human sensitivity to this work. The book explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, social justice, community life, and the relationship between tribal societies and mainstream development. It offers readers a deeper understanding of India’s diverse indigenous traditions and the importance of preserving cultural diversity.

Enhanced by 20 black-and-white illustrations, this volume provides valuable visual and historical context, making it an important resource for students, researchers, anthropologists, and readers interested in tribal studies, social history, and Indian cultural heritage.

Published by Sahitya Akademi, this Bengali edition is an essential addition to libraries and collections focused on anthropology, indigenous studies, and the works of Mahasweta Devi.