Philip Hensher

Exploring the glorious literary heritage of Bengal

Bengalis are renowned for their love of discussion and argument, and a new collection of short stories reflects this passion for cultured conversation

Rabindranath Tagore, from a portrait by S.K. Hesh. [Getty Images] 
issue 11 May 2024
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  • The Penguin Book of Bengali Short Stories

    edited by Arunava Sinha

    Penguin, pp. 512, £35

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