Literature Library author

Shaukat Osman

A concise guide to Shaukat Osman's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Bengali/Bangla
Regions / countries
Bangladesh
Forms
Prose: fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Shaukat Osman (1917–1998) was a novelist whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Bengali/Bangla and associated with Bangladesh. Major works and useful reading starting points include Bankajol, Janani, and Kritadasher hansi. Key themes include social injustice, political oppression, and ordinary life, resistance, and Bengali identity.

Reading pathway

Begin with Bankajol, then move to Janani, then move to Kritadasher hansi.

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