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Buddhadeb
Guha (born June 29, 1936, Calcutta) is a
popular Bengali fiction writer. His novels
and short stories are characterized by their
dreamy abstractness and romantic appeal.
His essays reveal the soul of a true wanderer
providing some of the most beautiful renditions
of travel in Bengal. His love for forests
and nature provide the background for many
of his novels.
A highly successful chartered accountant
by profession, and an accomplished musician,
Guha is very urbane in his lifestyle. He
was one of the first to create characters
representing easy-going, upper middle-class
modern Bengali families, whom readers could
identify with, and that gave him instant
popularity.
He is the recipient of many awards including
Ananda Puraskar, 1976; Shiromani Puraskar;
and Sharat Puraskar.
The Library of Congress has over fifty titles
by him. His most famous novel, according
to many, is Madhukori. It is considered
a milestone in Bengali literature.
Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/
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