Autobiographical Insight in Banaphul's ‘Hatey Bazarey’/ বনফুলের ‘হাটেবাজারে’ : আত্মজৈবনিক বীক্ষণ

Abstract

Humans colour their lives with their own aesthetic sense, derived from their daily experiences. This is reflected in their actions and creativity, making each individual's perception unique. In novels, we search for the author's sensitivity and inner self. This is especially true for autobiographical novels, and Banaphul's ‘Hatey Bazarey’ is no exception. In ‘Hatey Bazarey’, the story of Sadasiv, a middle-class youth, is told in a parallel narrative, which can be seen as autobiographical. The novel is based on the experiences of Balaichand Mukhopadhyay's medical life and is considered one of the best doctor-centric novels. ‘Hatey Bazarey’ is one of Banaphul's most popular novels, for which he received the Rabindra Puraskar in 1952. The novel was first published by Indian Associated Publishing and has since gone through many editions. Banaphul's literary career is marked by a scientific approach, realistic awareness, and rational analysis, which is reflected in his novels with great curiosity. Critics believe that the author's personal life experiences are intricately woven into the fabric of ‘Hatey Bazarey’, making it a unique and thought-provoking read.