Khirer Putul

Khirer Putul (Bengali: ক্ষীরের পুতুল) (literally Doll of Kheer) is a children's fantasy novel written by Abanindranath Tagore in 1896.[1][2] Khirer Putul is considered a masterpiece[3] and landmark by writers in Bengali language children's literature.[4] Khirer Putul is a simple and touching tale about the sugar doll, the fate of Duorani and a tricky and extraordinary monkey.[5] Aadi Brahmosamaj press first published this book. Later on, it was translated into other languages.[6] The story was adapted into a TV series of the same name.

Khirer Putul
Queen and monkey
AuthorAbanindranath Tagore
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali
SubjectChildren's Literature
Published1896

Plot

The king of Deepnagar had two queens Suo Rani and Duo Rani. The king gave Suo Rani 7 palaces, 700 female slaves, best ornaments from 7 kingdoms, 7 gardens, 7 chariots. He neglected Duo Rani and gave her a broken home, a deaf and dumb maid, torn clothes and dirty bed.

Translations

French – La poupée de fromage [7]

Swedish – Ostdockan[8][9]

Development

Abanindranath who was Rabindranath Tagore's nephew found this story in Mrinalini Devi's diary after her death. The novel is based on the story written in her diary.[10] The illustrations were done by Abanindranath Tagore.[11]

References
  1. Children's literature of Bengal. Academy for Documentation & Research on Children's Literature, 1978. 1978.
  2. Khirer Putul(with Cd). Ananda Publishers Pvt. Limited. ISBN 9788177564990.
  3. The Modern Review, Volumes 91-92. Prabasi Press Private, Limited. 1952.
  4. Khirer Putul(Bangla): Bengali eBook, Children Classic. Pathok Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 30 July 2014. ISBN 9788192979809.
  5. Tagore, Abanindranath. "Khirer Putul". The Pitara.
  6. ঠাকুর, অবনীন্দ্রনাথ (August 2014). ক্ষীরের পুতুল / Khirer Putul (Bengali): Bengali Children's classic storie. editionNEXT.com.
  7. La Poupée de fromage ("Khirère poutoul"). Préface de Selma Lagerlöf. Bois dessinés et gravés par Andrée Karpelès. Éditions Ophrys. 1950.
  8. Ostdockan: en bengalisk saga. K[oop.] F[örb.]:s Bokförl. 1949.
  9. "OSTDOCKAN : EN BENGALISK SAGA". biblio.com/.
  10. Rabindranath Tagore: Puffin Lives. Penguin UK. 15 May 2013. ISBN 9788184759914.
  11. Ahuja, M. L. (18 December 2012). Eminent Indians: Ten Great Artists. ISBN 9788129127501.


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