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第40回（1997年） Winner
Nabarun Bhattacharya
ナバルン・バッタチャルヤ
Nabarun Bhattacharya
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1948-06-23 （Berhampore, West Bengal, India）
- 死没
- 2014-07-31 （Kolkata, West Bengal, India） 66歳
- 国籍
- India
- 言語
- Bengali
経歴
- 職業
- Writer
- 活動期間
- 1970年〜2014年
- 所属
- Editor of literary magazine Bhashabandhan, Secretary of Ganasanskriti Parisad (cultural wing of CPIML Liberation)
- 影響を受けた人物
- Manish Ghatak, Ritwik Ghatak, Bijon Bhattacharya, Mahashweta Devi
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta University | Geology; then English | — | — | — | India |
Calcutta University
Geology; then English
国:
India
Reportedly studied Geology first, then English.
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sahitya Akademi Award | Herbert | — | Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
Sahitya Akademi Award
1993
対象作品:
Herbert
主催:
Sahitya Akademi
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Herbert
1993年 Novel (magic realism)A novel centered on the protagonist Herbert, mixing magic realism and political themes to portray marginal urban lives and strange events. It was later adapted into a film.
Magic realismUrban marginsPolitics and social critique
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] Herbert / Suman Mukhopadhyay (2005)
翻訳
- English translation 'Harbart' (New Directions, 2019)
Kangal Malshat
2003年 Novel/collection (political, carnivalistic elements)A work containing satire of society and anarchic elements. Through characters like the Fyataru it offers an anti-establishment perspective.
AnarchyCarnivalSocial critique
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] Kangal Malsat / Suman Mukhopadhyay
Lubdhak
2006年 Short stories/novelA 2000s work combining the author's signature fantastical elements with social critique.
Fantastical elementsSocial critique
Andho Biral
Short fiction/novelOne of the major works; specific details such as publication year are limited.
Social issuesFantasy
全著作
- Kangal Malshat (2003)
- Herbert (1993)
- Lubdhak (2006)
- Ei Mrityu Upotyoka Aamaar Desh Na (2004)
- Halaljhanda o Onyanyo (2009)
- Mahajaaner Aayna (2010)
- Fyaturur Kumbhipak
- Raater Circus
- Anarir Naarigyan
- Joratali (posthumous)
- Mablage Novel (posthumous)
- Andho Biral
翻案
- Herbert (film, dir. Suman Mukhopadhyay, 2005)
- Kangal Malsat (stage/film adaptations)
作品の翻訳
- English translation 'Harbart' (New Directions, 2019)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Experimental, provocative prose grounded in magic realismPolitical and social themes expressed with humour and carnivalistic elements
- 頻出モチーフ
- Fyataru — flying underclass charactersUrban spaces (especially Kolkata)Revolutionary and anti-establishment motifsGhosts and otherworldly presences
健康
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Colorectal (intestinal) cancer〜2014年7月（死亡時）Cause of death in 2014; reported to have affected his later-life activities.
評価・遺産
Nabarun Bhattacharya is regarded as a radical, experimental voice in Bengali literature. Major works like 'Herbert' were adapted to film, and his creation of the Fyataru characters became emblematic in contemporary Bengali letters. With political commitments, editorial work and cultural organizing, he left a notable influence.
大衆文化への影響
- Band Chandrabindoo turned a mantra from his work into a song
- 'Herbert' was adapted into a film and gained wider recognition
豆知識
- Born the only child of actor/playwright Bijon Bhattacharya and writer/activist Mahashweta Devi.
- Known for creating the Fyataru characters that populate his unique fictional universe.
- Served as editor of the literary magazine Bhashabandhan.
- Was secretary of Ganasanskriti Parisad, the cultural wing associated with CPIML Liberation.
- Major work 'Herbert' was adapted to film (dir. Suman Mukhopadhyay, 2005).