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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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