Bhojpuri literature

Bhojpuri Novel is a part of Bhojpuri literature. This article focuses on Novels written in Bhojpuri language which is a regional language spoken in Eastern parts of Indian state Uttar Pradesh and adjoining districts of Bihar state.

The first Bhojpuri novel Bindiã was written in 1956 by Ram Nath Pandey. It was Published by Bhojpuri Sansad, Jagatganj, Varanasi.[1][2]

Notable Bhojpuri novelists are Ram Nath Pandey, Viveki Rai, Pandey kapil and Ramesh Chandra Jha.

Periods

Initial period (1947 to 1961): First Bhojpuri short story Jehali ke Sanad was published in this period. The first Bhojpuri novel Bindiã by Ram Nath Pandey also published in 1956.

Between 1961 to 1975:- Nearly ten novels were published. Notable are Tharuhat ke babua aur bahuriya (1965), Jeevan Saah (1964), Semar ke phool (1966), Rahanidaar beti (1966), Ego subah ego saanjh (1967), Sunnar kaka (1976). Most of these are social drama while the first one is called a regional novel which elaborates life of Tharu tribal people.

Modern Period ( After 1975): More than 30 novels have been written. Some notable of these are - Phulsunghi (1977), Bhor musukaail (1978), Ghar-tola-gaon (1979), Jinigi ke raah (1982), Darad ke dahar (1983), Achhoot (1986), mahendar Misisr (1994), Imiritiya Kaki (1997), Amangal hari (1998), Awa lavati chalin ja (2000), Adhe aadh (2000) etc. of which Phulsunghi by Pandey kapil is one of the best novels written in Bhojpuri. Amangal hari (1998) was written by Viveki Rai, a critic himself. Surma Sagun Bichare Na is a notable novel written by Ramesh Chandra Jha.

Recently a novel Purvi Ke Dhah, written by Jauhar Safiavadi was released by prominent Hindi critic Namabar Singh at Chhapra.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dr. Viveki Rai, Bhojpuri Katha Sahity ke vikaas
  2. ↑ भोजपुरी साहित्य के संत-रामनाथ पांडेय Webduniya.
  3. ↑ Bhojpuri lessons for critic, the Telegraph, India, August 28, 2010

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