The Scent of Sunlight: poems by Jibanananda Das

Now regarded as one of Bengali literature's leading modernists, poet Jibanananda Das (1899-1954) achieved literary fame at the end of his career and remains extremely popular in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. Das biographer Clinton B. Seely, professor emeritus of South Asian languages and civilizations, translated 35 famous poems by Das, including 'Banalata Sen' and selections from his 'Bengal the Beautiful' sonnets. Seely's long introduction situates the poet's work in its cultural and historical contexts.

The book also contains the original Bengali poems and detailed notes on the translations.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Parabaas
Published: 09/10/2026
ISBN: 9781946582034
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d