Jayanta Dey
Indian author
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Jayanta Dey (Bengali: জয়ন্ত দে; born 29 February 1964[1])is a novelist and short story writer in Bengali living in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He is also the editor of Saptahik Bartaman Magazine and works at daily Bartaman Patrika.[2] He has received awards like Somenchanda Smriti Puroskar, Golpomala Puroskar, Namita Chattopadhyay Sahitya Puroskar.[3]
Jayanta Dey জয়ন্ত দে | |
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Photo of Jayanta Dey | |
| Born | 29 February 1964 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Spouse | Chumki Dey |
| Children | Ahitagni Dey |
| Awards | Somenchanda Smriti Puroskar 2006 Golpomala Puroskar 2009 |
Early writing
Jayanta Dey started writing poetry and was involved in publishing little magazine Amuk. He shifted to writing short stories after the 92-93 riots in India following the Demolition of the Babri Masjid when he felt that he can't communicate himself in poetry. His short story Pendulum,[4] using the symbolism of an antique clock to establish the communal hatred in urban Indian psyche was published in Teebro Kuthar magazine. The short story received wide acclaim and received attention from eminent Bengali novelist Debesh Ray.[5] Jayanta Dey's short stories started to feature in several reputed Bengali literary magazines like Desh and Pratikhon.
Style
Jayanta Dey is a powerful writer.[6] Noted critic Nityapriya Ghosh argues that his style is flawless.[7] His novels deals a wide range of ideas dealing with transgender people, ragging, power and corruption, Kumbha Mela etc. He abhors violence and wants to supplement issues of revenge with fantasy and magic.[8]
Works
Short story collections
| Name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Jayanta Dey'er Galpo | Pratikhon Publications | |
| Nirbachito Galpo | Koruna Prokashani | |
| Amra O Aro Koekjon[verification needed] | Mitra & Ghosh Publishers | ISBN 978-81-7293-944-1 |
| Sera Ponchasti Golpo | Dey's Publishing | ISBN 978-81-295-1424-0 |
Novels
| Name | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Alor Ayojon | Koruna Prokashani | |
| Ruptan | Koruna Prokashani | |
| Ghaiharini | Koruna Prokashani | ISBN 81-8437-083-0 |
| Bhoy! Bhoy! | Mitra & Ghosh Publishers | ISBN 978-81-7293-981-6 |
| Purnokumbhe Kolpobash | Mitra & Ghosh Publishers | ISBN 978-93-5020-012-4 |
| Jago Ratri | Dey's Publishing | ISBN 978-81-295-0998-7 |
| Paymonti | Parampara | ISBN 978-93-80869-79-7 |
| Parir Dekhano Alo | Dey's Publishing | ISBN 978-81-295-1968-9 |
| Mrito na Jibito | Patrabharati | ISBN 978-81-8374-283-2 |
| Aatmajan | Dey's Publishing | ISBN 978-81-295-2361-7 |
| Anti Hero | Patrabharati | ISBN 978-81-8374-343-3 |
| Nishikantor Khoka Bhut | Parashpathar Prakashan | ISBN 978-93-82046-34-9 |
| Kankal Hāta'er Bala | Koruna Prokashani | ISBN 978-81-8437-234-2 |