An early feminist from Bengal: Recalling Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

Illuminating the life and literary genesis of Chattopadhyay, an author with profound impact on Bengali literature and feminism.

Life and career Chattopadhyay’s formative years transpired predominantly at his uncle’s residence in Bhagalpur, Bihar, owing to the economic crisis stemming from his father’s unstable employment. Chattopadhyay’s literary proclivities were perceived as an inheritance from his father, who authored numerous stories. Reflecting on his lineage, Chattopadhyay acknowledged inheriting a restless spirit and a profound literary inclination from his father. The […]

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