মৈমনসিংহ-গীতিকায় প্রাপ্ত জীবন ও শিল্পরূপ

Description

The Maimansingha Gitika, also known as Purbabangla Gitika, is a collection of folk ballads from the Mymensingh region of Bengal. This book likely explores the rich narratives within the collection, which include stories of love, adventure, moral fables, and historical accounts, reflecting the cultural, social, and economic realities of the time.
The Mymensingha ballads are particularly known for depicting a matriarchal society, highlighting characteristics such as the freedom to choose one’s partner, the importance of love, and the option to marry at an older age.
Some specific ballads mentioned in connection with Maimansingha Gitika include “Mahua,” which represents womanhood, and other narratives featuring figures like Nader Chand, a prince, and Hoomra, a gypsy leader.
This book likely delves into the themes of community, power structures, and the relationality of knowledge as reflected in these ballads.