''Padatik'' (''The Foot Soldier'') first published in 1940
is a
Bengali
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book of poems written by
Subhash Mukhopadhyay. This was Mukhopadhyay's first published book.
This book created a storm in Bengali literature. Mukhopadhyay wrote this book as a representative of a political party.
Mukhopadhyay in his personal life was a consistent
Marxist
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In this book, poet showed his zeal to redeem the poor and suffering masses from exploitation.
Legacy
*For the popularity of the book Subhash Mukhopadhyay is often called "''Padatik'' Subhash Mukhopadhyay" or "''Padatik'' poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay",
*In 2009 Sealdah-NJP Express was named "Padatik Express" after this book in memory of the poet.
References
1940 poetry books
Bengali poetry
Indian poetry collections
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