8-516: Bangiya Sahitya Parishat is a literary society in Maniktala of Kolkata , West Bengal , India. Established during the time of the British Raj , its goal is to promote Bengali literature, both by translating works in other languages to Bengali and promoting the production of original Bengali literature. The organisation was founded by L. Leotard and Kshetrapal Chakraborty in 1893. Then it
16-401: A part of virtually all academic institutions. Usually they existed in pairs at a particular campus, and would compete for members and prestige, and supplemented the classical studies of the curriculum with modern literature and current events. Many also maintained significant libraries, which often rivaled or surpassed the college library. When they disbanded, the libraries were typically given to
24-503: A result of schism in the Latin societies. The Greek chapters were smaller, numbering from 8 to 15 at any given time. These were more intimate groups as compared to the societies. Confidences could be shared, promoting a certain amount of secrecy, which became an early hallmark of a Greek chapter. And as the Greek organizations grew, the literary societies declined. Some vestiges remain, but for
32-483: A role in society life as musical instruments became more available. There are seven active literary societies at Illinois College. It is from the collegiate literary societies with Latin names that the earliest Greek organizations sprung. As an example, Beta Theta Pi fraternity was started by 8 students of the Union Literary Society at Miami University in 1839. Many early Greek chapters were started as
40-719: A society that wants to promote one genre of writing or a specific author. Modern literary societies typically promote research, publish newsletters, and hold meetings where findings can be presented and discussed. Some are more academic and scholarly, while others are more social groups of amateurs who appreciate a chance to discuss their favourite writer with other hobbyists. Historically, "literary society" has also referred to salons such as those of Madame de Stael , Madame Geoffrin and Madame de Tencin in Ancien Regime France, though these could more accurately be considered literary circles or coteries . Another meaning
48-632: The college. Even today, the oldest books in the early American colleges often bear the bookplate of a literary society. These are Latin-named and -themed organizations whose purposes vary from society to society. Activities include but are not limited to: The weekly presentation of papers written by society members, and a debate on its merits; Readings of members work and others', followed by discussion; literary Productions, which are practices in oratory skill; intramural sports teams; service events; and social gatherings. Meetings were often ended with snacks, such as peanuts or sardines. Singing and music also played
56-421: Was known as The Bengal Academy of Literature . On 29 April 1894, the name of the society itself was changed to Bangiya Sahitya Parishat . 1894 saw the first officers, with Romesh Chunder Dutt as the first president and Rabindranath Tagore and Nabinchandra Sen as vice presidents. Literary society A literary society is a group of people interested in literature. In the modern sense, this refers to
64-588: Was of college literary societies , student groups specific to the United States. The oldest formal societies for writing and promoting poetry are the chambers of rhetoric in the Low Countries , which date back to the Middle Ages. There was a specialized form of the literary society which existed at American colleges and universities in the 19th century. The college literary societies were
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