Assamese literature boasts a rich heritage shaped by many renowned authors whose works have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Assam. This article provides detailed information of Assamese authors and their famous works.
- Lakshminath Bezbarua (ৰসৰাজ, সাহিত্যৰথী, Kripabar Barbaruah): Father of Modern Assamese Literature.
o Burhi Aair Sadhu (বুঢ়ী আইৰ সাধু) – A collection of folk tales.
o Kripabor Borbaruah’r Kakotor Topola (কৃপাবৰ বৰবৰুৱাৰ কাকতৰ টোপোলা) – Satirical essays.
o Padum Kuwari (পদুম কুঁৱৰী) – Novel.
o Mor Jiban Sowaran (মোৰ জীৱন সোঁৱৰণ) – Autobiography. - Hemchandra Barua: A prominent linguist, writer, and social reformer.
o Hemkosh (হেমকোষ) – The first etymological dictionary of Assamese language.
o Kaniyar Kirtan (কানীয়াৰ কীৰ্তন) – A play on opium addiction. - Anandaram Dhekial Phukan: A significant contributor to the 19th century Assamese Renaissance.
o Asomiya Lorar Mitra (অসমীয়া ল’ৰাৰ মিত্ৰ) – A companion to children. - Chandra Kumar Agarwala (প্ৰতিমাৰ খনিকৰ): A pioneer of the Jonaki era.
o His work was mainly in poetry and journalism. - Rajanikanta Bordoloi (উপন্যাস সম্ৰাট): First Assamese novelist.
o Miri Jiyori (মিৰি জীয়ৰী) – A novel about tribal life.
o Manomati (মনোমতী)
o Danduwa Droh (দন্দুৱা দ্ৰোহ)
Romantic and Lyrical Poets: - Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (ৰূপকোঁৱৰ): A multifaceted genius – poet, playwright, filmmaker, and composer.
o His countless songs (Jyoti Sangeet) are seminal works.
o Joymoti (জয়মতী) – Play and film.
o Indramalati (ইন্দ্ৰমালতী) – Play and film. - Nalini Bala Devi (Ahh)
- Binanda Chandra Barua (ধ্বনিত কবি):
- Ketaki (কেতকী) – Different from Raghunath Choudhary’s work of the same name.
Novelists and Short Story Writers of the 20th Century:
- Syed Abdul Malik — A prolific novelist and short story writer, Malik has produced a number of works rooted in rural life and human relationships.
o Aghari Atmar Kahini (অঘৰী আত্মাৰ কাহিনী)
o Surujmukhir Swapna (সূৰুযমুখীৰ সপোন) - Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya (জ্ঞানপীঠ Awardee) — Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was an Indian writer. He was one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature. He was the first ever Assamese writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.
o Yaruingam (ইয়াৰুইঙ্গম) – Won the Jnanpith Award)
o Ai (আই) – The Mother.
o Mrityunjay (মৃত্যুঞ্জয়) – Conqueror of Death. - Mamoni Raisom Goswami: Indira Goswami, known by her pen name Mamoni Raisom Goswami and popularly as Mamoni Baideo, was an Indian writer, poet, professor, scholar and editor.
o Mamore Dhora Tarowal Aru Dukhan Uponyas (মামৰে ধৰা তৰোৱাল আৰু দুখন উপন্যাস) – The Moth-Eaten Howdah of the Tusker.
o Nilakanthi Braja (নীলকণ্ঠী ব্ৰজ) - Homen Borgohain — Homen Borgohain is another important novelist and essayist known for his realistic representation of society.
o Pita Putra (পিতা পুত্ৰ) – Father and Son.
o Halodhiya Choraye Bau Dhan Khai (হালধীয়া চৰায়ে বাওধানে খায়) – The Yellow Bird Eating Paddy. - Navakanta Barua — A well-known poet and novelist who prefers an experimental approach to writing.
o Kokadeutar Haar (ককাদেউতাৰ হাড়) – Grandfather’s Bones.
o Kapili Pariya Sadhu (কপিলী পাৰীয়া সাধু). - Mahim Bora — Mahim Bora was a prominent Indian writer and educationist from Assam. His notable works include “Kathonibari Ghat,” a collection of short stories, and “Edhani Mahir Hanhi,” a novel.
- Bhabendra Nath Saikia: A noted filmmaker and writer known for his insightful storytelling.
- Sandhya Raag (সন্ধ্যা ৰাগ)
- Agnisnaan (অগ্নিস্নান)
- Lakshmi Nandan Bora: Known for his novels exploring human relationships and social issues.
- Ganga Chilonir Pakhi (গঙ্গা চিলনীৰ পাখি) – Wings of the Ganga Gull.
- Kayakalpa (কায়কল্প)
- Nirupama Borgohain: A prominent female novelist exploring the complexities of women’s lives.
- Dinor Pisot Din (দিনৰ পিছত দিন) – Days After Days.
- Abhiyatri (অভিযাত্ৰী) – The Voyager.
- Anuradha Sharma Pujari: A popular contemporary novelist known for her engaging storytelling.
- Hridoy Ek Bigyapon (হৃদয় এক বিজ্ঞাপন) – The Heart is an Advertisement.
- Raag-Anurag (ৰাগ-অনুৰাগ)
- Rita Chowdhury: A contemporary novelist known for her historical and socially relevant themes.
- Makam (মাকাম)
- Deo Langkhui (দেও লাংখুই)
- Arupa Kalita Patangia: A contemporary writer known for her powerful portrayal of social realities.
- Felanee (ফেলানী)
Other Notable Authors:
- Ambikagiri Raichoudhury (অসম কেশৰী): A poet and nationalist.
- Bedonar Ulka (বেদনাৰ উল্কা)
- Atul Chandra Hazarika: A writer, playwright, and historian.
- Maheswar Neog: A renowned scholar of Assamese literature and culture.
- Hiren Gohain: A prominent intellectual, critic, and writer.
- Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi: A writer from Arunachal Pradesh who writes in Assamese.
- Mouna Ounth Mukhar Hriday (মৌন ওঁঠ মুখৰ হৃদয়)
