Bengali_Modern_Literature_Presentation_English.pptx

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1. Bengali Modern Literature From the 19th Century to the Present

2. Introduction What is Bengali modern literature? Bengali modern literature refers to the literary works written in the Bengali language from 1860 to the present. Its main characteristics include themes of social change, realism, and romanticism. This literature is influenced by various social, political, and economic contexts. Notable contributors to Bengali modern literature include Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, and Sunil Gangopadhyay. Time Frame: 1860-present Key Themes: Social change, realism, romanticism

3. Early Period Notable Authors: Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Key Works: Meghnad Badh Kavya, Anandamath

4. Rabindranath Tagore Possibly the most prolific writer in  bengali  is Nobel laureate  Rabindranath Tagore. His short stories  are perhaps most highly regarded . His works are frequently note for their rhythmic, optimistic, and lyrical nature. Some of the famous works of  tagore  are "Sonar Tari" , "Gitanjali" , "Dak Ghar", " Raktakarabi "  '

5. Kazi Nazrul Islam Contribution: Rebel poet Key Works: Bidrohi, Agnibina, Rikter Bedon

6. 1940-1970 Period Notable Authors: Manik Bandopadhyay, Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay Key Works: Padma Nadir Majhi, Hansuli Banker Upakatha, Pather Panchali

7. Post-1970 Period Key Authors: Sunil Gangopadhyay, Shakti Chattopadhyay, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay Key Works: Shei Somoy, Parapar, Ek Tukro Chhoya Lage

8. Modern Era Key Authors: Humayun Ahmed, Sadat Hasan Manto, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay Key Works: Nondito Noroke, Kabuliwala, Jalshiri

9. Literary Festivals and Awards Literary Festivals: Kolkata Literary Festival, Dhaka Literary Festival Awards: Sahitya Akademi Award, Rabindra Puraskar

10. Conclusion Summary: Special features of Bengali modern literature Future Trends: Digital literature, translated literature