Assamese Literature

Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1864-1938) is known as the father of modern Assamese literature. He was a poet, playwright, novelist, and essayist.

Miri Jiyori (1894) by Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered the first Assamese novel.

Hemchandra Goswami (1872-1928) wrote the Assamese epic poem 'Usha Parinay' (1901).

Bhootnath (1892) by Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered the first Assamese short story.

Nilmani Phookan (1933-2002) is known as the 'Nightingale of Assam' for his melodious songs.

Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya (1924-1997) won the Jnanpith Award in 1988 for his novel 'Mrityunjay'.

Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1864-1938) wrote the Assamese novel 'Padmarag' (1901).

Jonaki (1864) by Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered the first Assamese drama.

Jyotiprasad Agarwala (1903-1951) is known as the 'Bard of Brahmaputra' for his contributions to Assamese literature.

Atmakatha (1966) by Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered the first Assamese autobiography.

Hemchandra Goswami (1872-1928) wrote the Assamese novel 'Deuta' (1917).

Jonaki (1889) by Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered the first Assamese literary magazine.

Jyotiprasad Agarwala (1903-1951) is known as the 'Father of Assamese Cinema' for his contributions to Assamese cinema.

Joymoti (1935) by Jyotiprasad Agarwala is considered the first Assamese feature film.

Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1864-1938) wrote the Assamese novel 'Banalata Sen' (1903).