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About The Book: The Folk Literature of Bengal by Dinesh Chandra Sen is a seminal work that explores the rich oral traditions and storytelling heritage of Bengal. The book delves into folk songs, ballads, myths, and rural tales, highlighting their cultural, social, and historical significance. Sen presents these narratives not only as entertainment but as expressions of the Bengali people’s values, struggles, and identity. His work preserves and elevates the voices of village communities, offering deep insight into Bengal’s literary and cultural roots. About The Author: Dinesh Chandra Sen (1866–1939) was a prominent Bengali writer, historian, and academic known for his pioneering work on Bengali folklore and literature. He played a key role in collecting and preserving oral traditions of Bengal, especially rural ballads and legends. As a professor at the University of Calcutta, he promoted Bengali cultural heritage. His scholarship greatly contributed to the understanding of Bengal’s literary and folk traditions in both academic and popular spheres. The Title 'The Folk Literature of Bengal written/authored/edited by Dinesh Chandra Sen', published in the year 1920. The ISBN 9789371695909 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 405 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.