Jibananda
Das (1899-1954) is the strongest poet in Bengali
literature. He was in quest of the modern age
through its sorrow that makes him quite different
from all others. This mystic poet was born on
28th February of 1899 in a Brahmo family at
Barishal, which is now in Bangladesh. He started
his studies at Brojomohan school, later on he
passed I.A from Brojomohan college. He settled
in Calcutta and passed B.A exam with English
Hons. from Presidency College. After completion
of Post Graduation in 1921 he started his career
as Professor in City College of Calcutta.
