Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay was the father of the modern Bengali novel. During the days when the Bengali literature was in its infancy, Bankimchandra's powerful pen produced wonderfully romantic novels. Various are the themes on which Bankimchandra based his novels. They are historical, social, political and romantic. Bankimchandra wrote satirical essays. The essays are proofs of Bankimchandra's great erudition and his awareness of the social and political evils of the time. They are full of humour and are fondly read by the bengalee readers. Almost a century has passed since Bankimchandra's death. The Bengali literature is not enriched by the contributors of such great writers as Rabindranath Tagore, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Michael Madhusudan Dutta. And yet, the works of Bankimchandra are acknowledged by all to be treasures that the Bengali literature can be proud of. Bankim Chandra wrote his novels at a time when the people of India had only begun to organize themselves and intensify their struggle for freedom from the British rulers. To the freedom fighters the writings of Bankimchandra were sourcesog great inspiration. "Anand Math", one of the most popular novels written by him, reveals the love that he has for his country. "Bande Matram", a song written by him, is now our national song. "Raj Singha" is based on history. "Vish Vriksha", "Rajani" and "Krishkanter Will" have social themes. "Kapalkundala" and "Devi Chaudhurani" also depict social evils that tormented people in those days, but they are full of romance and adventure. In "Kamalakanter Daptar" Bankimchandra reveals his keen perception of social evils and political shortcomings. His essays have established him as a powerful critic and his satirical style of writing is inimitable.
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