What did Buddhadeva Bose have to say about Indian English poetry and poets?
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Buddhadeva Bose (also spelt Buddhadeb Bosu; 1908–1974)[2] 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.[3]
Buddhadeva Bose
Bose on a 2008 stamp of India
Bose on a 2008 stamp of India
Born
1908
Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India
(present-day Bangladesh)
Died
1974
Kolkata, India
Occupation
Writer, poet, playwright, essayist[1]
Nationality
Indian
Spouse
Pratibha Bose
Children
late Damayanti Basu Singh, Meenakshi Datta and late Suddhashil Bose