Desh Magazine - February 17, 2023

In this issue

Desh 17 February 2023 celebrates and commemorates the 125th birth anniversary of the great German poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956). The five essays in this issue on the life, works and influence of Brecht are written by eminent Bengali thespians and practitioners of Brechtian theatre/ theory— Rudraprasad Sengupta, Ashok Mukhapadhyay, Subharanjan Dasgupta, Suman Mukhapadhyay and Sekhar Samaddar. The issue also carries a travelogue by Sharba Ghosh Nath on the Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh. Regular sections like the serialized novel Kanchanfuler Kobi by Masud Ahmad, Mantabya, Granthalok, Kabita, Galpo, Shilpo Sanskriti, Chithipatra, Seshkatha etc are included too.

Desh Magazine Description:

Desh Magazine is a Bengali literary magazine published by the ABP Group from India on the 2nd and the 17th of every month. It is one of the oldest and most respected literary magazines in India. Desh has been a platform for some of the most renowned Bengali writers, including Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Mahasweta Devi, and Sunil Gangopadhyay.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Short stories
* Poetry
* Novels
* Essays
* Literary criticism
* Cultural commentary
* Book reviews

Desh is known for its high-quality writing and its commitment to promoting Bengali literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Bengali culture and literature.