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Tagore Translator Ketaki Kushari Dyson Dies at 86
12 Sep
Summary
- Writer Ketaki Kushari Dyson, 86, passed away in Oxford.
- She significantly popularized Tagore's works through translations.
- Her career spanned writing in Bengali and English on diverse topics.
Renowned writer, novelist, playwright, translator, and critic Ketaki Kushari Dyson, 86, passed away in Oxford on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Born in 1940, Dyson had been a resident of the UK since the 1960s and was an alumna of Kolkata's Presidency College and Jadavpur University, as well as Oxford University.
Dyson made significant contributions to Bengali literature and was particularly recognized for her extensive research and translations of Rabindranath Tagore's works, thereby making them accessible to a wider readership. Her Bengali novel, 'Rabindranath O Ocampor Sandhane,' remains a defining piece of her literary output.
Throughout her career, Dyson wrote in both Bengali and English, exploring diverse themes such as feminism, multiculturalism, and socio-political topics. Her doctoral thesis at Oxford University delved into the journals and memoirs of British individuals in the Indian subcontinent between 1765 and 1856.
Sukanta Chaudhiri, emeritus professor of English at Jadavpur University, lauded Dyson for maintaining a vibrant connection with Bengali literary circles despite living abroad. Her notable works include poetry collections, translations, essay compilations, and scholarly studies, earning her the Ananda Puraskar twice.
