Shamsuddin Abul Kalam

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Shamsuddin Abul Kalam (Bengali: শামসুদ্দিন আবুল কালাম), (1926-1997), an author of Bengali literature in Bangladesh, was a famous novelist. He was born in Barisal.

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[edit] Life

At first, his name was 'Abul Kalam Shamsuddin', but the editor of Daily Azad had the same name, so Shamsuddin adapted to the current form of his name. He spent considerably time abroad.

[edit] Works

In his works, the rural life of Bangla is seen widely. Emotion and romanticism is widely seen in his works.

[edit] Novels

  • Kashboner Konya (The Girl in the Reeds, 1954)
  • Dui Mahol (Two Mansions, 1955)
  • Kanchonmala (1956)
  • Jibon Kando (The Parts of Life, 1956)
  • Jaijongol (The Wilderness, 1978)
  • Somudrobasor (Coastal House, 1986)
  • Nobanno (The Nobanno Ceremony, 1987)
  • Jar Sathe Jar (Who Suits Whom, 1986)
  • Moner Moto Thain (A Suitable Place, 1985)
  • Kanchongram (1997)

[edit] Story Collections

  • Onek Diner Asha [1952]
  • Dheu [1953]
  • Path Jana Nai [1953]
  • Dul Hridoyer Tir [1955]
  • Saher Banu [1957]

[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.

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