Bengali Literature

Bengali literature is the body of writings in Bengali, one of the major languages of South Asia. Bengali has developed over the course of nearly 1,300 years. The earliest extant work in Bengali literature is the Charyapada, a collection of Buddhist mystic songs dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Bengali literature can be broadly divided into three periods: ancient (650-1200), medieval (1200-1800) and modern (after 1800).

Ancient Bengali literature consists primarily of religious texts, including Hindu scriptures such as the Mangalkavya. Medieval Bengali literature includes a wide range of genres, including devotional poetry, epics, fables, and treatises. Modern Bengali literature includes novels, short stories, and poetry. Bengali literature has been deeply influential in South Asia and beyond, with Bengali writers and poets having been awarded some of the highest literary honors, such as the Nobel Prize and the Sahitya Akademi Award. Bengali literature continues to be popular and relevant in the 21st century.

Bengali Literature

Ancient (c. 650–1200):

While the first works in Bengali appeared between 10th and 12th centuries C.E., it is generally known as Charyapada because they are 47 mystical hymns composed by various Buddhist monks like Luipada, Kanhapada Kukkuripad Chatilpata Bhusukupado Kamlipathand Dhendhan Pipe Anta Shabaraf Ruling queen Srimathi influence Assamese music Maithili ODiswati Odia literature according to some sources. The manuscript was discovered on a Palm leaf found within Nepal’s Royal Court Library where it had been classed with name Sandhya Bhasha meaning dusk language due only partially understanding its content.

Medieval (1200–1800)

The Early medieval/Transitional period (1200–1350) is often considered to be the time in which many common proverbs and rhymes first emerged. Ramai Pandit, a writer during this era made significant contributions by creating new literature that would eventually become part Assamese culture; furthermore he also influenced other prominent figures like Halayudh Misra who wrote works for both traditions together!