A very thorough, engaging and interesting analysis of Bengali Nonsense literature, inevitably the works of Sukumar Ray and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. I did not have much idea at all about genre of writing in Bengali, as I cannot (yet) read Bengali.
However, the 3 essays are worth reading for anyone who is interested on how Colonialism impacted and influenced the lives of those living during the late 19th and 20th centuries and through them, literature as well. While these essays focus on a particular genre, one can understand the effect Colonialism had on all spheres of life as well.
Despite being serious academic analysis, these essays are also fun and engaging to read. They have inspired me to read the English translations of 'Ha Ja Ba Ra La', a seminal work and one of its kind till date by Sukumar Ray, despite the translation losing the original flavour. Till the time I am able to master Bengali good enough to read, this will have to do.
All in all, a must read for those interested!
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Essays on Nonsense literature that are engaging to read and yet have considerable academic depth!
Reviewed in India on April 21, 2021