Khirer Putul

Khirer Putul

Queen and monkey
Author Abanindranath Tagore
Country India
Language Bengali
Subject Children's Literature
Published 1896

Khirer Putul (literally "condensed-milk doll") is a children's fantasy novel written by Abanindranath Tagore in 1896.[1] [2] Khirer Putul is considered a masterpiece[3] and landmark by writers in Bengali language children's literature. [4] Khirer Putul is a simple and touching tale about the sugar doll, the fate of Duorani and a tricky and extraordinary monkey. Aadi Brahmosamaj press first published this book. Later on, it was translated into other languages.[5]

Plot

The king of Deepnagar had two queens Suo Rani and Duo Rani. The king gave Suo Rani 7 palaces, 700 female slaves, best ornaments from 7 kingdoms, 7 gardens, 7 chariots. He neglected Duo Rani and gave her a broken home, a deaf and dumb maid, torn clothes and dirty bed.

Translations

French - La poupée de fromage [6]

Swedish - Ostdockan [7] [8]

Development

Abanindranath who was Rabindranath Tagore's nephew found this story in Mrinalini Devi's diary after her death. The novel is based on the story written in her diary.[9] The illustrations were done by Abanindranath Tagore.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Children's literature of Bengal. Academy for Documentation & Research on Children's Literature, 1978.
  2. ↑ Khirer Putul(with Cd). Ananda Publishers Pvt. Limited. ISBN 9788177564990.
  3. ↑ The Modern Review, Volumes 91-92. Prabasi Press Private, Limited. 1952.
  4. ↑ Khirer Putul(Bangla): Bengali eBook, Children Classic. Pathok Publishers Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 9788192979809.
  5. ↑ ঠাকুর, অবনীন্দ্রনাথ. ক্ষীরের পুতুল / Khirer Putul (Bengali): Bengali Children's classic storie. editionNEXT.com.
  6. ↑ La Poupée de fromage ("Khirère poutoul"). Préface de Selma Lagerlöf. Bois dessinés et gravés par Andrée Karpelès. Éditions Ophrys. 1950.
  7. ↑ Ostdockan: en bengalisk saga. K[oop.] F[örb.]:s Bokförl. 1949.
  8. ↑ "OSTDOCKAN : EN BENGALISK SAGA". www.biblio.com/.
  9. ↑ Rabindranath Tagore: Puffin Lives. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184759914.
  10. ↑ Eminent Indians: Ten Great Artists. ISBN 9788129127501.
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