Parimal Goswami
Parimal Goswami (September 1, 1896 - June 26, 1986) was one of the writers who enriched the Bengali language and literature in the post-Rabindranath era. He was well known for his essays, humour and satire.
| Parimal Goswami | |
|---|---|
| Native name | পরিমল গোস্বামী |
| Born | 1 September 1897 Ratandiya ,Faridpur District, British India |
| 💀Died | 27 June 1976 (aged 78) Kolkata, India27 June 1976 (aged 78) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Ek-Kalami |
| 🏫 Education | M.A. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| 💼 Occupation | Writer, Essayist |
Early Life
Parimal Goswami was born on September 1, 1897 in Ratnadia, Faridpur district in present day Bangladesh, British India. Literary father Biharilal Goswami (1872-1931) was an admirer of Rabindranath Tagore and the headmaster of Potadia High School in Pabna. Parimal was the eldest child of the parents. He started his education as a child in Potadia village of Pabna district. He was later educated at Santiniketan and Calcutta.
Literary Career
After Parimal Goswami completed his MA, he developed close relations with newspapers like Prabasi and Shanibarer Chithi. Once upon a time he edited 'Shanibarer Chithi'. He was famous for his essays, satirical and humorous stories and essays. He presents a very familiar and common story in such a way that it becomes a serious story. Many consider him a descendant of Stephen Leacock, a well-known author on the subject. He had a reputation as a publicity manager for various organizations and as a radio commentator. From 1945 to 1974, he worked in the editorial and Sunday editions of Jugantar. He used to write juicy and humorous compositions under the pseudonym 'Ek-Kalmi'. Apart from literary works, Parimal Goswami used to keep meeting stories and discussion sessions. He also had equal skills in photography.
Published Books
Notable books written by Parimal Goswami are:
- Dushyamanter Bichar
- Ghughuj
- Bank Natak
- Tramer Sei Lokti
- Black Market
- Marka Lenge
- Purusher Bhagyo
- Smriti Chitran
- Dwitiyo Smriti
- Patra Smriti
- Ami Jader Dekhechi
- Jokhon Sampadok Chilam
- Pathe Pathe
- Magic Lonthon
- Saptopancho
- Mahamannantar
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