Who wrote Banalata Sen Jibananda das?

Banalata Sen Jibananda Das. Translated from the original Bengali by Amitabha Mukerjee A thousand years I have walked these paths, From the harbour at Malacca in the dark of night To the straits of Ceylon at glimmer of dawn. Much have I travelled – The grey world of Ashoka-Bimbisara, Further yet, The dark city of Vidharbha;

Who is Jibanananda Das?

His legendary 18-line poem ‘Banalata Sen’ (part of the poetry collection with the same name) is considered one of the most timeless romantic verses in Bengali language. Renowned scholar and exponent Clinton B. Seely has termed Jibanananda Das as “Bengal’s most cherished poet since the illustrious Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore”.

Is Jibanananda Das ‘Bengal’s most cherished poet’?

Renowned scholar and exponent Clinton B. Seely has termed Jibanananda Das as “Bengal’s most cherished poet since the illustrious Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore”. Lopamudra Banerjee is an author, poet, editor and translator residing in Dallas, Texas with her family.

How can Jibanananda Das be compared with Romantic poets of English literature?

Jibanananda Das can be compared with the Romantic poets of English literature for his beautiful description of nature of Bengal. Unfortunately, he did not receive his due recognition in his lifetime. Even now, he is a neglected figure to some extent.