PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Sanjib Chattopadhyay
Explanation
The famous Bengali classical travelogue/novel 'Palamou' was written by Sanjib Chandra Chattopadhyay (referred to as Sanjib Chattopadhyay in the options). He was the elder brother of the legendary Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Originally published as a serial in the 'Bangadarshan' magazine, the book beautifully depicts the natural wilderness of the Palamu region (in present-day Jharkhand) and the lifestyle of the local Kol tribes.
Key Points
- > Sanjib Chandra Chattopadhyay was the elder brother of the great novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
- > The extremely famous Bengali quote 'Wild animals look beautiful in the forest, children in the mother's lap' is sourced from the book 'Palamou'.
- > Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay is famous for his works 'Pather Panchali' and 'Aranyak'.
- > Samaresh Bose (under the pen name Kalkut) wrote the famous travelogue 'Amrita Kumbher Sandhane'.
- > Buddhadeb Basu is a prominent figure in post-Tagore Bengali literature, famous for 'Tithidor'.
Additional Information
Famous Bengali Travelogues
| Travelogue / Book | Author | Subject / Region |
|---|---|---|
| Palamou | Sanjib Chandra Chattopadhyay | Forests and tribes of Palamu |
| Deshe Bideshe | Syed Mujtaba Ali | Experiences in Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Paribrajak | Swami Vivekananda | Journey to Europe |
| Aranyak | Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay | Jungles of Bihar (Novel format) |
| Amrita Kumbher... | Kalkut (Samaresh Bose) | Experiences of the Kumbh Mela |
Memory Tips
- Famous Quote: The phrase "Wild things are beautiful in the woods" belongs to this specific book 'Palamou', which helps link the author Sanjib Chandra to the wilderness of Palamu.