Buddhadeva Bose

Buddhadeva Bose (Bengali: বুদ্ধদেব বসু;30 November 1908 – 14 August 1974), also spelt Buddhadeb Bosu, was an Indian Bengali writer of the 20th century. Frequently referred to as a poet, he was a versatile writer who wrote novels, short stories, plays and essays in addition to poetry. He was an influential critic and editor of his time. He is recognised as one of the five poets who moved to introduce modernity into Bengali poetry. It is said that since Rabindranath Tagore, there has not been a more versatile talent in Bengali literature.

Awards: Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan Education: University of Dhaka, Dhaka Collegiate School

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