Syed Shamsul Haque

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Syed Shamsul Haque (born 1934), is one of the best Bangladeshi poets and writers. He was born in Rangpur.

Contents 1 An Author 2 Works 2.1 Poetry 2.2 Novels 2.3 Stories 2.4 Others 3 Awards 4 References 5 External links

[edit] An Author

Shamsul Haque is a short story writer, playwright, novelist and very famous poet. Psychological game is found in his stories. He is an urbanized writer. Middle class is his target for writing.

He was considered to be the most influential novelist before Humayun Ahmed’s era.

[edit] Works

His literary works were included in the curriculum of school level, secondary, higher secondary and graduation level Bengali literature in Bangladesh.

[edit] Poetry

• Ekoda Ek Rajje [1961]
• Boishekhe Rochito Ponktimala [1969]
• Birotihin Utsob [1969]
• Protidhonigon [1976]
• Opor Purush [1978]

[edit] Novels

• Ek Mahilar Chhobi (The Picture of a Woman, 1959)
• Anupam Din (Best Days, 1962)
• Simana Chhariye (Beyond the Bounds, 1964)
• Neel Dangshon (The Blue Bites, 1981)
• Smritimedh (Massacre of Memory, 1986)
• Mrigayay Kalakshep (Spending Time in Deer Hunting, 1986)
• Stabdhatar Anubad (Translation of Silence, 1987)
• Ek Juboker Chhayapath (The Milky Way of a Youth, 1987)
• Swapna Sankranta (Regarding Dreams, 1989)
• Brishti O Bidrohigon (Rain and the Rebels, 1st Vol. 1989, 2nd Vol. 1990)
• Baro Diner Shishu (A Child of Twelve Days, 1989)
• Banabala Kichu Taka Dhar Niyechhilo (Banabala Borrowed Some Money, 1989)
• Trahi (Save Our Soul, 1989)
• Tumi Sei Tarbari (You are That Sword, 1986)
• Kayekti Manusher Sonali Jouban (Golden Youth of a Few Human Beings, 1989)
• Shreshtho Uponyas (Best Novels, 1990)
• Nirbasita (The Exiled Woman, 1990)
• Nishiddha Loban (Forbidden Incense, 1990)
• Khelaram Khele Ja (Keep It Up, Kilroy, 1991)
• Megh O Machine (Cloud and Machine, 1991)
• Iha Manush (This is a Human Being, 1991)
• Mahashunye Poran Master (Poran Master in the Space)
• Dwitiya Diner Kahini (Story of the Second Day)
• Balikar Candrojan (The Girl’s Lunar Vessel)
• Ayna Bibir Pala (The Ballad of Ayna Bibi)
• Kaldharma (Religion of the Time)
• Duratwa (Distance)
• Na Jeyo Na (No, Don’t Go)
• Onya Ek Alingan (A Different Embrace)
• Ek Mutho Janmabhumi (A Fistful of Motherland)
• Bukjhim Bhalobasa (Love that Makes the Chest Ache)
• Acena (Unknown)
• Alor Jonyo (For Light)
• Rajar Sundari (The Beautiful Girl of the King)

[edit] Stories

• Tash [1954]
• Seet Bikel [1959]
• Rokto Golap [1964]
• Anondr Mrittu [1967]

[edit] Others

• Payer Awaj Paoa Jay [1978]
• Srabon Raja [1969]

[edit] Awards

• Bangla Academy Award (1966)
• Adamjee Literary Award (1969)
• Alakta Gold Medal (1982)
• Alaol Literary Award (1983)
• Kabitalap Award (1983)
• Literary Award of the Association of Women Writers
• Ekushe (21st February) Padak (1984)
• Jebunnessa-Mahbubullah Gold Medal (1985)
• Padabali Kabita Award (1987)
• Nasiruddin Gold Medal (1990)
• TENAS Medal (1990).

His son and wife are also famous in different areas of culture.

[edit] References

• Golpo Songroho (Collected Stories), the national text book of B.A. (pass and subsidiary) course of Bangladesh, published by University of Dhaka in 1979 (reprint in 1986).

• Bangla Sahitya (Bengali Literature), the national text book of intermediate (college) level of Bangladesh published in 1996 by all educational boards.

[edit] External links

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