Nazrul can be called a true humanist. Although being a Muslim and living in an age of extreme conservatism, he named his sons with both Hindu and Muslim names: Krishna Mohammad, Arindam Khaled(bulbul), Kazi Sabyasachi and Kazi Aniruddha. He was very much from Bengal: he was drenched in a rich tradition of Hinduism, Sufism, folk tradition and the absolutely integral roles of religion in politics.
In his writings, Nazrul has explored many themes such as love, freedom and revolution. Although living in a conservative Muslim society, he was opposed to all kinds of prejudices based on gender, class, caste and religion. He was a liberal man and opposed all bigotry. As a writer, he tried his best in all kinds of forms- short stories, novel, essays but is famous for his poems. He was an innovator in the literary field and pioneered new forms such as Bengali ghazals. He was a composer and composed music for his nearly 4,000 songs. The collections of his composed songs are known as Nazrul geeti and are still popular in India and Bangladesh.
Kazi Nazrul Islam is considered as epitome of Bangla poetry. Although, he is no more but his soul remains in the form of poetry and other literary works. His literary works will continue to inspire the world in the future as is has been inspiring till now. His greatness is that he has not only enriched the Bangla Literature but the World Literature as well.
References
1. Patricia Waugh, ‘Introduction: criticism, theory, and anti-theory’, Literary Theory and Criticism Ed by Patricia Waugh: An Oxford Guide. ( Oxford University Press; New Delhi, 2006)
2. Karunamaya Goswami, Kazi Nazrul Islam: A Biography, (Nazrul Institute; Dhaka, 1996)
3. Rafiqul Islam, Kazi Nazrul Islam: A New Anthology, (Bangla Academy; Dhaka, 1990)
4. Basudha Chakravorty, Kazi Nazrul Islam (National Book Trust; New Delhi, 1968)
5. Abdul Hakim, The Fiery Lyre of Nazrul Islam (Bangla Academy; Dhaka, 1974)
6. Moniruzzaman, Mohammad, “Interaction of Cultures and Kazi Nazrul Islam”. In Mohammad Nurul Huda. Nazrul: An Evaluation. (Dhaka: National Institute. 2000).
7. J. S. Mill, ‘Thoughts on Poetry and its Varieties’, in Dissertations and Discussion, Politics, Philosophy and History, i (London: J. W. Parker and Son, 1859)
In his writings, Nazrul has explored many themes such as love, freedom and revolution. Although living in a conservative Muslim society, he was opposed to all kinds of prejudices based on gender, class, caste and religion. He was a liberal man and opposed all bigotry. As a writer, he tried his best in all kinds of forms- short stories, novel, essays but is famous for his poems. He was an innovator in the literary field and pioneered new forms such as Bengali ghazals. He was a composer and composed music for his nearly 4,000 songs. The collections of his composed songs are known as Nazrul geeti and are still popular in India and Bangladesh.
Kazi Nazrul Islam is considered as epitome of Bangla poetry. Although, he is no more but his soul remains in the form of poetry and other literary works. His literary works will continue to inspire the world in the future as is has been inspiring till now. His greatness is that he has not only enriched the Bangla Literature but the World Literature as well.
References
1. Patricia Waugh, ‘Introduction: criticism, theory, and anti-theory’, Literary Theory and Criticism Ed by Patricia Waugh: An Oxford Guide. ( Oxford University Press; New Delhi, 2006)
2. Karunamaya Goswami, Kazi Nazrul Islam: A Biography, (Nazrul Institute; Dhaka, 1996)
3. Rafiqul Islam, Kazi Nazrul Islam: A New Anthology, (Bangla Academy; Dhaka, 1990)
4. Basudha Chakravorty, Kazi Nazrul Islam (National Book Trust; New Delhi, 1968)
5. Abdul Hakim, The Fiery Lyre of Nazrul Islam (Bangla Academy; Dhaka, 1974)
6. Moniruzzaman, Mohammad, “Interaction of Cultures and Kazi Nazrul Islam”. In Mohammad Nurul Huda. Nazrul: An Evaluation. (Dhaka: National Institute. 2000).
7. J. S. Mill, ‘Thoughts on Poetry and its Varieties’, in Dissertations and Discussion, Politics, Philosophy and History, i (London: J. W. Parker and Son, 1859)
