03/06/2025
The Department of English, West Bengal State University successfully hosted its Departmental Special Lecture Series today, 3rd June 2025. It was a day of remarkable academic engagement, rich discussions, and intellectual exchange that will be remembered for a long time to come.
We had the honour of welcoming two distinguished speakers. Prof. Prodosh Bhattacharya, Professor (Retired), Department of English, Jadavpur University, delivered a deeply engaging lecture titled “The Sorrows of Satan: An Early British Bestseller.” His talk explored the novel’s historical and cultural context and offered valuable insights into its position within Victorian popular literature.
This was followed by a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Subhadeep Paul, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bankura University, who spoke on “Posthumanising Green Metaphysics: Symbiogenesis & Literature.” His presentation offered fresh perspectives on ecological thought and literary theory through a posthumanist lens, sparking lively discussion among attendees.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Shena Kar Chaudhury, Head of the Department, for her continuous guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support in organizing this initiative. We are equally thankful to Professor Sipra Mukherjee, Professor Chandrava Chakraborty, and Professor Shomak Mondol for their gracious presence, active involvement, and intellectual encouragement throughout the session. We look forward to more such occasions that celebrate critical inquiry, collective learning, and the spirit of academic dialogue.