Sudhindranath Datta

Indian poet

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Sudhindranath Datta was a prominent Indian poet who wrote in Bengali. He was known for his careful and etymological use of language, drawing comparisons to the American poet Ezra Pound. Datta was part of a generation of Bengali writers who emerged in the 20th century, moving towards introspection and dramatic imagery, distinct from the more tradition-oriented works of earlier poets like Rabindranath Tagore.1

Datta's work is situated within the rich tradition of Bengali literature, which has a history stretching back to the 8th-12th centuries CE. This literary tradition has been influenced by Sanskrit, as well as by Islamic and English literary forms. Datta, alongside poets like Buddhadeva Bose, represented a shift in Bengali poetry, exploring new styles and themes.21

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One of these was Sudhindranath Datta, a poet much like Pound in careful and etymological use of language; another is the poet and prose writer Buddhadeva Bose.
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One of these was Sudhindranath Datta, a poet much like Pound in careful and etymological use of language; another is the poet and prose writer Buddhadeva Bose.
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