Priyamvada Devi (1871-1935) was a Bengali writer and philanthropist.[1][2]
Priyamvada Devi | |
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| Born | 1871 |
| Died | 1935 (aged 63–64) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Teacher |
Early life
editDevi was born in 1871 in Gunaigacha, Pabna District, Bengal Presidency, British Raj. Her mother, Prasannamoyi, was a famous writer. Her father's name was Krishnakumar Bagchi. Her uncles were Pramatha Chowdhury and Ashutosh Chaudhuri, notable writers as well. She studied in Bethune School. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from the Bethune College in Kolkata.[2][3]
Career
editDevi married Taradas Banerjee in 1892. Her husband was a lawyer. Her son died in 1896, after which she spend her time writing and engaged in her philanthropy work. She joined the Brahmo Balika Shikshalaya (Brahmo Girls' School) as a teacher. She served as the head of Bharat Stri-Mahamandal. She also worked in a number of educational institutions during this time. She translated Svapnavasavadatta which was a Sanskrit play. She translated parts of the Bible and published it as Bhaktavani. Her notable novels included "Women of Japan", Katha O Upakatha, Jhilejabgale Shikar Anath, Pavchulal, and Renuka, a book about Geishas in Japan. She also wrote a number of poems including Tara, Angshu, Renu, and Champa O Parul.[2] She directed plays for charity.[4]
References
edit- ^ Amin, S. N. (1996). The World of Muslim Women in Colonial Bengal, 1876-1939. Brill. p. 233. ISBN 9004106421.
- ^ a b c Banerjee, Suresh Chandra. "Devi, Priyamvada". Banglapedia. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ Sen, Skumar (1979). History Of Bengali Literature. South Asia Books. p. 300. ISBN 9788172011079.
- ^ Nāga, Kālidāsa (1951). Bethune School & College centenary volume, 1849-1949. Bethune School & College. p. 151.