The Progressive literary Movement and Bengali literature: Context short story writer Somen Chanda/ প্রগতি সাহিত্য আন্দোলন ও বাংলা সাহিত্য : প্রসঙ্গ ছোটগল্পকার সোমেন চন্দ

Abstract

The Progressive Writers movement had its physical beginning in 1936. Writers from all over the world united against fascist aggression in Europe. Artists and intellectuals of Bengal were inspired by the progressive ideology. 'Pragati' edited by Surendranath Goswami and Hirendranath Mukhopadhyay is a milestone in discussing progressive literary movement in Bengali literature. The Progressive Writers Movement gave birth to a special genre in Bengali literature and culture. Short stories are no exception. Notably, this particular genre left an impression on the writings of many powerful, famous writers as well as played a role in the creation of many unsung storytellers. Somen Chand was a progressive writer. His short stories depict human exploitation, economic inequality, and riots, famines, and fascist aggression. His short stories, ‘Sanket’ and ‘Danga’ have significant contributions on Bengali progressive literature Movement.