About the Author

Sibaji Bandyopadhyay was professor of cultural studies at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, and professor of comparative literature at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has written profusely in both Bangla and English on diverse subjects. His publications include Sibaji Bandyopadhyay Reader, Alibabar Guptabhandar, Abar Sishusiksha, Bangla Sishu-sahityer Choto Meyera, The Colonial Chronotope, Bangla Uponnase 'Ora', Through a Trap-door, and Prasanga: Jibanananda, Galileo.