Volume-II, Special Issue, February 2026
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On 8 and 9 April 2025, a Two-day International Seminar titled “Horizons of Literary Creation: Dialogues on Theory and Practice” was organized by the Departments of English and Bengali of Samsi College, Malda, West Bengal in collaboration with Uttarsuri, Assam. The articles published in this special issue are selected papers that were presented at the seminar.
Preface
A two-day international seminar on the theme “Horizons of Literary Creation: Dialogues on Theory and Practice” was held on 8–9 April 2025. The seminar was organized by the Departments of English and Bengali of Samsi College, Malda, West Bengal in collaboration with Uttarsuri, Assam. In this seminar, Professors and Researchers from India and Bangladesh presented their research papers. Vice-Chancellors and distinguished professors from various universities of West Bengal attended the seminar as invited speakers.The two-day programme was rich in education, culture, and aesthetics. Although Uttarsuri has organized numerous seminars and discussions, including national and international webinars, this was the first time it formally participated in an in-person academic seminar. In this regard, the warm hospitality of Samsi College deserves special appreciation. The principal and the faculty members of the college graciously received us at the railway station early in the morning and kindly arranged our accommodation at the college guest house. Their generosity deeply moved us and bound us with a sense of gratitude.
The articles published in this special issue are selected papers that were presented in the seminar. Before publication, every possible effort has been made to ensure that the papers are free from any errors. The Editor of this special issue is Tapas Kumar Barman, Associate Professor of the Department of English at Samsi College. On behalf of Uttarsuri, we extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to him.
The Principal of Samsi College, Dr. Salil Kumar Mukherjee, has kindly sent a message of goodwill for publication in this issue, which has significantly enhanced the dignity of this special number. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the President of the Governing Body of Samsi College and all those who worked behind the scenes for the publication of this issue.
We are delighted to publish the valuable contributions of the professors and researchers who enriched this issue with their articles. We firmly believe that through such collaborative efforts we will continue to move forward together and build a healthy academic environment in the future.
Finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to all the teaching and non-teaching staff of Samsi College and to everyone who was associated with this International Seminar.
Dr. Bishwajit Bhattacharjee
Secretary, Uttarsuri, Sribhumi, Assam
Editorial Note
It gives me immense pleasure, as Editor, to present this volume emerging from the Two-Day International Seminar titled “Horizons of Literary Creation: Dialogues on Theory and Practice” Organised by the Department of English & Bengali, Samsi College in collaboration with Uttarsuri, Assam, on 8th and 9th April, 2025.The title itself opens a wide intellectual landscape. The word ‘Horizons’ suggests expansion, an ever-widening field of inquiry where literature transcends boundaries of nation, language, and discipline. ‘Literary Creation’ foregrounds the imaginative and critical processes that shape texts and traditions. Meanwhile, ‘Dialogues, Theory and Practice’ signals a dynamic engagement; between texts and contexts, between creative writers and critics, between established theoretical frameworks and lived social realities. The seminar thus envisions literature not as a static archive, but as an evolving conversation, responsive to history, culture, politics, gender, ecology, and identity.
It is with immense pleasure that we extend our warm greetings to Uttarsuri, Assam, for their valuable collaboration in organizing this two-day International Seminar on the 8th and 9th of April, 2025. This academic gathering marks a significant step in strengthening intellectual exchange and fostering meaningful scholarly partnerships.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to our Honorable Distinguished Guests, esteemed Speakers, and the Keynote Address Speaker, including the respected Vice-Chancellors, whose insightful deliberations have enriched the seminar profoundly. Their scholarly reflections have illuminated diverse aspects of contemporary literary studies and inspired critical engagement among participants.
The present volume brings together a rich collection of scholarly works addressing various literary and social issues from multiple perspectives. The range of topics; spanning theory, textual analysis, gender discourse, cultural studies, postcolonial inquiries, and emerging interdisciplinary approaches, demonstrates the vibrancy and diversity of contemporary literary scholarship. Each contribution reflects rigorous research and thoughtful engagement, collectively shaping a meaningful academic dialogue.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the paper presenters for their valuable contributions. It is a matter of pride that altogether twenty-one selected papers, after careful review by subject experts, are being published in this issue. The process of peer review ensures the academic integrity and quality of the publication, upholding the standards of scholarly excellence.
Our sincere thanks go to the Governing Body and Seminar Organizing Committee for their meticulous planning and tireless efforts in making this event a success. Special appreciation is due to the faculty members; Sk Mofazzal Hossain, Neelanjana Chowdhury, Sudeb Sarkar, Masiur Rahaman, Mahidur Rahman, whose dedication, coordination, and academic commitment have played a pivotal role in the successful execution of the seminar and the publication of this volume.
We hope that this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and students, and that it will continue to inspire further dialogues and explorations across literary horizons.
With best wishes for continued academic engagement and collaborative scholarship.
Tapas Kumar Barman
Editor, Special Issue
Associate Professor, Department of English, Samsi College, Samsi, Malda, West Bengal, India
Message of Appreciation
It gives me immense pleasure to extend my warm greetings to Uttarsuri Publication, a distinguished branch of the registered society Uttarsuri, Sribhumi, Assam, for its commendable initiative in the promotion of literature and culture. The belief that the foundation of human progress lies in the sustained practice of literature and culture finds meaningful expression through such dedicated scholarly endeavors.I sincerely appreciate Uttarsuri Publication, registered under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UDYAM-AS-18-0012611), for its meticulous commitment to the study, research, and dissemination of cultural and literary knowledge since its inception. Their initiative to publish the research articles presented at the Two-day International Seminar on “Horizons of Literary Creation: Dialogues on Theory and Practice”, held on 8th and 9th April, 2025, jointly organized by the Department of Bengali & English, Samsi College, and Uttarsuri, Assam, is indeed praiseworthy. This effort will not only preserve valuable academic insights but also ensure their wider reach among scholars, researchers, and students.
On behalf of the Samsi College family and the Governing Body, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Uttarsuri Publication on the successful fruition of this significant academic endeavour. Such an initiative reflects a shared commitment to intellectual excellence and scholarly collaboration.
On behalf of Samsi College, I further extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Uttarsuri Publication for this noble academic venture. I am confident that such collaborative initiatives will strengthen interdisciplinary dialogue, encourage a vibrant research culture, and contribute significantly to the enrichment of literary and cultural studies. I wish the publication every success in its future endeavors and look forward to continued academic collaboration in the years to come.
Volume-II, Special Issue, February , 2026 | |
1. | Dr. Suchitra Das, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Karimganj College, Sribhumi, Assam, India Dr. Ritumani Haloi, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Karimganj College, Sribhumi, Assam, India Mr. Gadapani Sarma, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Karimganj College, Sribhumi, Assam, India Ms. Hema Hazarika, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Karimganj College, Sribhumi, Assam, India Email: suchitra2010@gmail.com |
2. | Bablu Murmu, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, Samsi College, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: bablumurmuhist@gmail.com |
3. | Brinda Samanta, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, St. Xavier’s College, Burdwan, West Bengali, India Email: brinda.samanta98@gmail.com |
4. | Neelanjana Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Samsi College, Samsi, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: mailboxtonc@gmail.com |
5. | Dr. Sabuj Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: sabuj.ugb@gmail.com |
6. | Creation of Bangladesh Out of the Chaos of Pakistan: Showing Religious Theory of Nationhood as a Hoax Dr. Siddhartha Sankar Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Dept of English, Chanchal College, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: siddharthasankarghosh@hotmail.com |
7. | Capitalism, Exploitation, and Human Sufferings: A Marxist Rereading of Mulk Raj Anand’s Coolie (1936) Dr. Sujit Majumdar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics, Samsi College, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: majumdarsujit80@gmail.com |
8. | Visual Representation and the Making of Darjeeling in the Colonial Period: Power, Landscape and the Colonial Gaze Mr. Rishu Rai, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, Chopra Kamala Paul Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Uttar Dianjpur, West Bengal, India Email: rishurai526@gmail.com |
9. | Winee John Tamang, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Samsi College, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: wineetamang@gmail.com |
10. | Barun Tirwa, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Commerce, Samsi College, Malda, West Bengal, India baruntirwa1991@gmail.com |
11. | Dr. Waliullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Arabic, Samsi College, Samsi, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: waliullah.sagar@gmail.com |
12. | Myvizhi. A, Research Scholar, Dept. of English, Sri G. V. G Visalakshi College for Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. K. Sathyapriya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, Sri G. V. G Visalakshi College for Women, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India Email: myvizhiarumugasamy@gmail.com |
13. | Dr. Shiba Prasad Behera, SACT, Department of Sanskrit, Samsi College, Samsi, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: shibaprasadsamsi@gmail.co |
14. | Negotiating Muslim Women’s Identity in Postcolonial India: A Sociocultural Investigation of Anees Salim’s Select Works Masiur Rahman, SACT-I, Samsi College, Samsi, Malda, West Bengal, India Email: masiurrahaman8900@gmail.com |
15. | Ravindra Reddy, M, M.A. Linguistics, Department of Linguistics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Email: ravindraoudeptling@gmail.com |
16. | Ankita Sarkar, Research Scholar, Department of English, Raiganj University, West Bengal, India Email: ankitasarkar1111.as@gmail.com |
17. | Sudeb Sarkar, Research Scholar, Dept. of English, Jadavpur University, Qwest Bengal, India sudeb.arc@gmail.com |
18. | Sathi Mandal, Research Scholar, Dept. of English, Raiganj University, West Bengal, India Email: sathimandal98325@gmail.com |
19. | Shrirupa Das, Independent Research Scholar, West Bengal, India Email: shrirupad@gmail.com |
20. | Mini Khatun, Indepedent Research Scholar, West Bengal, India Email: minikhatun2873@gmail.com |
21. | Asit Saren, Student, Dept. of English, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India Email: sarenasit2@gmail.com |
22. | Prasenjit Sarkar, Student, Department of English, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India Email: prasenjit9654sarkar@gmail.com |
