Jibon Smriti (Reminiscences) by Rabindranath Thakur is his primary autobiographical work, published by Visva-Bharati. It recounts the poet's childhood and youth, capturing his education, the creative environment of Jorasanko, and the beginnings of his literary and cultural explorations. Chapters like 'ভৃত্যরাজক তন্ত্র (Bhrityarajak Tantra)' and 'কবিতা-রচনারম্ভ (Kavita-Rachanarambha)' provide personal reflections on the world that shaped one of Bengal's greatest writers.
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Paperback
Published Date :
2019
Pages:
161
Weight:
270 (gms)
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Bengali
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Jibon Smriti offers a delicate and evocative recounting of Rabindranath’s early life, painting a picture of the late 19th-century cultural renaissance in Bengal. Rather than a factual chronology, it is a memoir of impressions and feelings, including his travels with his father (পিতৃদেব (Pitrideb)), his time in the Himalayas, and the early formation of his literary sensibility. The book's unique charm lies in its narrative style, as seen in chapters such as 'বাড়ির আবহাওয়া (Barir Abhaowa)' and 'সাহিত্যের সঙ্গী (Sahityer Sangi)'. This work is essential for understanding the psychological and artistic development of the Nobel laureate. For more of his non-fiction and critical writings, explore our Bengali Essay collection.