| Author | Work | Type | Core Idea / Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabindranath Tagore | Gitanjali | Poetry | Spiritual devotion, human connection with the divine |
| Gora | Novel | Nationalism, identity, and social reform | |
| Ghare Baire | Novel | Conflict between nationalism and liberal humanism | |
| Chokher Bali | Novel | Emotional conflicts, widowhood and social norms | |
| Dak Ghar | Play | Freedom of the human spirit and hope | |
| Raktakarabi | Play | Critique of industrial exploitation and authoritarian power | |
| Galpaguchchha | Short stories | Human emotions, rural life, and social relationships |
| Author | Work | Type | Core Idea / Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay | Durgeshnandini | Historical novel | Romance and heroism in medieval Bengal |
| Kapalkundala | Novel | Conflict between nature and social civilization | |
| Vishabriksha | Novel | Social problems of marriage and morality | |
| Anandamath | Political novel | Nationalism and resistance against colonial rule | |
| Devi Chaudhurani | Novel | Women empowerment and rebellion |
| Author | Work | Type | Core Idea / Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar | Barnaparichay | Educational text | Simplified Bengali alphabet learning |
| Betal Panchabinsati | Adaptation | Moral dilemmas and ethical wisdom | |
| Sitar Banabas | Narrative | Sacrifice and virtue in epic tradition | |
| Bodhodaya | Textbook | Basic moral and intellectual education |
| Author | Work | Type | Core Idea / Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay | Devdas | Novel | Tragic love and social restrictions |
| Parineeta | Novel | Love, class differences, and social norms | |
| Srikanta | Novel | Personal journey, society, and relationships | |
| Charitraheen | Novel | Social hypocrisy and women’s status | |
| Pather Dabi | Political novel | Revolutionary nationalism and anti-colonial struggle |