Alakananda (book)

Alakananda
AuthorNalini Bala Devi
Original titleঅলকানন্দা
LanguageAssamese
GenrePoetry
Publication date
1967
Publication place IND
Media typePrint

Alakananda is a collection of Assamese poems written by poet and writer Nalini Bala Devi. It was published in 1967. Devi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for Alakananda.[1]

Overview

Alakananda is divided into two parts: Kobita (Poems) and Gitika (Lyrics). It comprises 50 poems and 114 lyrics. The works are marked by themes of praise, nationalism, and spiritual contemplation. Most of these poems were written in the later stages of her life.[1]

Awards and recognition

Devi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for Alakananda.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Barua, Shantanu Kaushik. "Brief Introduction to Some Books". Asom Year Book 2021. Jyoti Prakashan. pp. 593–94. ISBN 978-93-81485-82-8.
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