INTERPRETING IDENTITY: MIMICRY'S CULTURAL COMPLEXITY IN SAMARES MAJUMDAR'S 'LEAVES OF BLOOD

Abstract

Sabares Majumdar is a Sahitya Akademi award-winning novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He is one of the most prolific contemporary Indian Bengali writers, with over forty novels and hundred short stories to his credit. His works engage with important aspects of Indian society, such as migration, mimicry, economic exploitation, culture, national and student politics, etc. Majumdar's novels are known for their strong characterization, vivid descriptions, and insightful exploration of social and political issues. His short stories are equally acclaimed for their humor, pathos, and psychological depth.

Majumdar's works have been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, and Marathi. He is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Ananda Puraskar, and the Rabindra Puraskar.