শিশ–কিশোর সাহিত্যে কল্পনার জগৎ এবং বনফুলের সাহিত্য/ The world of Fantasy in literature of Bonophool

Abstract

Deep within the human mind resides a world of imagination—an enchanting realm which, though governed by logic and science, cannot be denied. The seeds of imagination first sprout in childhood, where fairy tales, folk stories, fears, demons and ogres, and mythological narratives together awaken a sense of boundless wonder in a young heart. To escape the sorrows, deprivations, and exhaustion of real life, humans seek refuge in imagination; hence, fairy tales are never solely for children—adults too find emotional liberation in them.

           This very world of imagination is what Bonophool infused with a unique dimension in children’s literature through his scientifically impartial perspective and sharp sense of humour. The natural freedom, curiosity, emotions, and adventurous spirit of a child’s mind take shape in his stories in forms that are extremely brief yet deeply artistic. The harmony between the real and the surreal, the unrestricted movement of imagination, and the pure light of humanity have established Bonophool’s stories in a distinguished place within children’s literature.