In the sizzling writings of Bankimchandra, Bengali society & the impact of Renaissance are best exhibited. Kapalkundala & Mrinalini, the novels reveal the plight of the contemporary women, who were the victims of the distressed society. Bangodarshan, his literary magazine, an anthology of drama, novels, historical treatise, religious discourses mirrors the cross currents of the social arena. Vishabriksha & Chandrasekhar were another celebrated work. Anandamath was a notable political novel, depicting the British rule in Bengal. Devi Chaudhurani and Sitaram were equally acclaimed as the picture of the society. ![]() Ram Mohan Roy was a true child of renaissance. Though his contribution in Bengali Literature was not so considerable, yet not too insignificant. He was primarily a religious reformer and an educationist. He patronized the need of English Language for the all round development. His Samvad Koumudi depicted the topics like freedom of press, initiation of the Indians into higher ranks of service and separation of executive from the judiciary. Iswar Chandra's Shishu Shiksha, Bodhodoy & Barnaparichay induce the educational development, which was the immediate need of the distressed society. Apart from these literary pillars, several journals were produced from the different organizations, which illustrates the contemporary social uprisings & the rapid changes of the society under the force of Renaissance. |