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Padmini Sathianadhan Sengupta (1905–1988) was an Indian author,[1] Journalist and historian known for her contributions to Indian literature and historical writings.[2][3] She authored a biography titled “Makers of Indian Literature”, focusing on the life and achievements of the poet and freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu.[4][5][6]

Early life

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Padmini Sengupta was born in 1910 in India.[7][8] She pursued higher education in India, which provided her with a strong foundation in literary and historical studies.[9] The educational environment of the time, coupled with the nationalistic fervor and the Indian independence movement, likely played a role in shaping her perspectives and interests.[10][11][12]

Selected works

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She authored several books, primarily focusing on Indian history and culture. Some of her works include:[13]

  • Makers of Indian Literature - focusing on the life and achievements of the poet and freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu.
  • The Story of Karuvaki - A historical novel about Karuvaki, the second wife of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka.[14]
  • Indian Women - Profiles the lives of notable women in Indian history, highlighting their achievements and contributions to society.[15]
  • Rebel With a Cause: The Life and Work of Dr. Satyajit Ray - Details the life of the famous Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, providing insights into his work and legacy.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Socialist India. Indian National Congress. All India Congress Committee. 1970.
  2. ^ The National Union Catalogs, 1963-: A Cumulative Author List Representing Library of Congress Printed Cards and Titles Reported by Other American Libraries. Library of Congress. 1964.
  3. ^ Magill, Frank N. (2014-03-05). The 20th Century Go-N: Dictionary of World Biography, Volume 8. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-74060-5.
  4. ^ Sharma, Usha (2006-01-01). Female Labour in India. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-8324-077-2.
  5. ^ Chakravarti, Uma (2014-10-27). Rewriting History: The Life and Times of Pandita Ramabai. Zubaan. ISBN 978-93-83074-63-1.
  6. ^ Mayer, Christine; Arredondo, Adelina (2020-05-06). Women, Power Relations, and Education in a Transnational World. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-030-44935-3.
  7. ^ Agarwal, Smita (2014-01-02). Marginalized: Indian Poetry in English. Rodopi. ISBN 978-94-012-1033-1.
  8. ^ A New Day: Essays on World Christianity in Honor of Lamin Sanneh. Peter Lang. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4331-0456-5.
  9. ^ Delhi, All India Radio (AIR), New (1966-12-04). AKASHVANI: Vol. XXXI, No.49 ( 4 DECEMBER, 1966 ). All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Mukhopadhyay, Priyasha (2024-08-20). Required Reading: The Life of Everyday Texts in the British Empire. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-26154-6.
  11. ^ Rajyalakshmi, Dr P. V. (1977). The Lyric Spring : The Poetic Achievement Of Sarojini Naidu. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 978-81-7017-056-3.
  12. ^ Rao, D. S. (2004). Five Decades: The National Academy of Letters, India : a Short History of Sahitya Akademi. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-2060-7.
  13. ^ Haddad, Yvonne Yazbeck; Findly, Ellison Banks (1985-09-01). Women, Religion, and Social Change. SUNY Press. ISBN 978-0-88706-069-4.
  14. ^ Long, Roger D. (2004). Charisma and Commitment in South Asian History: Essays Presented to Stanley Wolpert. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 978-81-250-2641-9.
  15. ^ Division, Publications. Women of India. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 978-81-230-2284-0.
  16. ^ Kent, Eliza F. (2004). Converting Women: Gender and Protestant Christianity in Colonial South India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-516507-4.
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