PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Novel Shesher Kobita, profession Poet.
Explanation
'Nibaran Chakraborti' is a fictional poet character in Rabindranath Tagore's famous romantic novel 'Shesher Kobita'. The main protagonist of the novel, Amit Ray, writes modern, unconventional poetry and publishes them under the pseudonym 'Nibaran Chakraborti'. Therefore, Nibaran Chakraborti's profession is a poet. Amit uses this alter-ego to criticize the traditional style of poetry championed by older poets, including Tagore himself.
Key Points
- > 'Shesher Kobita' (The Last Poem) was published in 1929.
- > The primary protagonists of the novel are Amit Ray and Labanya.
- > The novel is set in the picturesque hill station of Shillong.
- > The novel 'Gora' revolves around themes of religion and nationalism, featuring the character Gora.
- > 'Ghare Baire' (The Home and the World) is set against the backdrop of the Swadeshi movement, featuring Nikhilesh and Sandip.
Additional Information
Notable Novels of Rabindranath Tagore & Characters
| Novel | Year | Main Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Chokher Bali | 1903 | Mahendra, Binodini, Bihari |
| Gora | 1910 | Gora, Sucharita, Anandamoyi |
| Ghare Baire | 1916 | Nikhilesh, Sandip, Bimala |
| Shesher Kobita | 1929 | Amit Ray, Labanya, Ketaki |
| Jogajog | 1929 | Madhusudan, Kumudini |
Memory Tips
- Shesher Kobita: Although the title means "The Last Poem", it is actually a Novel.