This book examines the regional culture of nineteenth century Bengal, subjected to acute interpretative stress throughout this period. This is done through an original study of three key facets of contemporary Hindu thought: new perspectives on the possible interplay between the divinely ordained and humanly enacted history, innovative extensions in the meaning of older terms like Dharma; and attempts at evolving new moral and cultural theories around select mythical figures and traditionally revered texts. In essence, then, this book is a unique contribution to the history of modern Bengal as distinct from the more conventionally political or social histories.
About the Author
Amiya P. Sen is currently with the Department of History & Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia. He has been Agatha Harrison Fellow to the University of Oxford and Visiting Fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, and the Centre for Contemporary Studies, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi. During 2007-8, he was Tagore Professor at Visva Bharati, Santiniketan. Dr Sen is the author of six books and three more are due for publication soon.
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