Buddhadeva Bose

Buddhadeva Bose (Bengali: বুদ্ধদেব বসু; 1908–1974), also spelt Buddhadeb Bosu, was an Indian Bengali writer of the 20th century. Frequently referred to as a poet, he was a versatile writer who wrote novels, short stories, plays and essays in addition to poetry. He was an influential critic and editor of his time. He is recognised as one of the five poets who moved to introduce modernity into Bengali poetry. It is said that since Rabindranath Tagore, there has not been a more versatile talent in Bengali literature.

Buddhadeva Bose
Bose on a 2008 stamp of India
Native name
বুদ্ধদেব বসু
Born1908
Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India
(present-day Bangladesh)
Died1974
Kolkata, India
Occupation
  • Writer
  • poet
  • playwright
  • essayist
NationalityIndian
SpousePratibha Bose
Children3, including Minakshi Datta
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