Padatik (The Foot Soldier) first published in 1940[1] is a Bengali book of poems written by Subhash Mukhopadhyay. This was Mukhopadhyay's first published book.[2] This book created a storm in Bengali literature. Mukhopadhyay wrote this book as a representative of a political party.[3] Mukhopadhyay in his personal life was a consistent Marxist.[4] In this book, poet showed his zeal to redeem the poor and suffering masses from exploitation.[3]
 Padatik book front cover | |
| Author | Subhash Mukhopadhyay |
|---|---|
| Language | Bengali |
| Genre | Poetry |
Publication date | 1940 |
| Publication place | India |
Legacy
edit- For the popularity of the book Subhash Mukhopadhyay is often called "Padatik Subhash Mukhopadhyay" or "Padatik poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay",
- In 2009 Sealdah-NJP Express was named "Padatik Express" after this book in memory of the poet.[5]
References
edit- ^ Sisir Kumar Das (1 January 1995). History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy. Sahitya Akademi. pp. 538–. ISBN 978-81-7201-798-9. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
- ^ Subhash Mukherjee; Surabhi Bandyopādhyāẏa (1 January 1996). The Cape. Orient Blackswan. pp. 3–. ISBN 978-81-250-0936-8. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
- ^ a b "A Poet who celebrates life". News Today. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
- ^ Dušan Zbavitel (1976). A History of Indian Literature. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. pp. 291–. ISBN 978-3-447-01673-5. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
- ^ "Tracks & trains for 'backward' region". Telegraph Calcutta. 5 October 2009. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
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