The colonial rule left Bengal and Bengalis impoverished, hungry, and homeless, resembling beggars on the streets. However, in an unprecedented turn of events, Bengali society, empowered by English education, emerged as a new force. This book documents this remarkable phenomenon known as the Bengal Renaissance. The authors attempt to interpret the 19th-century Bengal Renaissance through the lens of the 21st century. This bilingual collection, titled “Renaissance of Bengal or The Awakening,” features articles by eminent writers like Sukanta Chaudhury, Pabitra Sarkar, Palashbaran Pal, Ramkrishna Bhattacharya, Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, and others, delving into various aspects of the awakening during the 19th century in Bengal.

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