Adhunik Bangla Gadya Bhashar Sandhane by Faizul Islam [Hardcover]

Prose is like an ocean of words—a vast estuary where countless rivers converge. In its earliest form, it resembled a sculpture—immobile yet radiating beauty. Over time, Bengali prose transformed into a deep ocean of extraordinary richness, flowing like water in all directions, teeming with boundless, unrestrained waves of words. Author Fayzul Islam has unearthed and illuminated that brilliance and those radiant waves through the layers of time. What was the early form of Bengali prose like in its infancy, when it was just learning to walk? The modern prose tradition began at Fort William College in 1800, characterized by a heavy use of Sanskrit vocabulary. Over time, in the hands of literary artists and writers, it evolved into something opulent, spontaneous, and vibrant. Fayzul Islam also shows that prose existed in Bengal even during the medieval period. Fayzul Islam has made a remarkable and luminous mark in contemporary fiction. His work is noted for both captivating storytelling and the artistic elegance of language. Though trained in academic economics, this has not hindered his discovery of the aesthetic beauty of language. His passion for writing fiction is matched by his deep interest in the evolution of modern Bengali prose—an interest reflected throughout the pieces in this collection. Given the long history of Bengali prose and its numerous examples, it is a subject worthy of scholarly research. Fayzul Islam presents it in a fluent and accessible style, ensuring that the complexity of the subject never becomes an obstacle for readers. Professor Sanat Kumar Saha’s concise foreword further enhances the value of the book. This work stands out as a radiant milestone in the history of Bengali prose.