Bangla literature serves that same purpose for us, ornamenting our rich heritage and helping us find our roots. Whether it be Sukumar Ray’s unique brand of humour or Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s aching prose, the depth of Bangla literature can allure anyone willing to delve into a world of vibrancy and glamour.
Children of the Indian subcontinent grew up listening to the fascinating stories of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Both of these epics are set at a time when the lives of gods and men still intersected and weaved narratives full of great complexity.