Purbagami by Anisuzzaman [Hardcover]

*Purbogami* is a collection of 28 essays by Anisuzzaman. Spanning over two hundred pages, the book presents profiles and analytical reflections on 18 luminaries of Bengali literature. The lives and works of figures such as Vidyasagar, Bankimchandra, Rabindranath, Dwijendralal, and Nazrul are explored through the sharp insight and intellectual depth of Anisuzzaman. At the same time, the contributions of Bengali Muslim scholars and writers like Kazi Abdul Odud are presented with equal respect and attention. The book also includes fascinating personal recollections involving Abul Fazal, Habibullah Bahar, Shawkat Osman, Ahmad Sharif, and Shamsur Rahman. Written in a simple, rhythmic prose, this portrayal of the journeys of past pioneers remains deeply relevant today, offering a vision for building an enlightened, rational, and culturally rooted society.