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PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
Explanation
'Pather Panchali' (Song of the Little Road) is a classic and highly acclaimed Bengali novel written by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. Published in 1929, it beautifully chronicles the rural childhood of two siblings, Apu and Durga, and depicts the harsh yet poetic village life in Bengal. In 1955, legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray adapted this novel into his debut movie 'Pather Panchali', which won massive international acclaim.
Key Points
- > Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay authored the novel 'Pather Panchali'.
- > It was published in the year 1929.
- > The protagonist of the novel is a young boy named Apu.
- > Satyajit Ray adapted this novel into an Oscar-winning equivalent masterpiece film in 1955.
- > 'Aparajito' is the sequel to the novel Pather Panchali.
- > Another masterpiece by Bibhutibhushan is the forest-centric novel 'Aranyak'.
- > Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay (in the options) is known for writing 'Ganadevata'.
Additional Information
Masterpieces of Bengali Literature
| Novel | Author | Key Element |
|---|---|---|
| Pather Panchali | Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay | Apu's childhood in rural Bengal |
| Devdas | Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay | Tragic love triangle |
| Ganadevata | Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay | Rural socio-economic dynamics |
| Anandamath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay | Sannyasi Rebellion context |
Memory Tips
- Ray's Connection: If you know Satyajit Ray's famous 'Apu Trilogy' movies, remember that the literary source for the first two parts (Pather Panchali and Aparajito) was Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.