essay

Renaissance in Garo literature

hill societies, their modernisation : a study of north east with special reference to garo hills • New Delhi • Published In 1995 • Pages: 176-184

By: Shira, Lindrid D..

Abstract

This is a short history of Garo secular literature and literary journals, and their relationship. The first Garo literary journal was published beginning in 1879 by the American Baptist Mission and was largely theological in character. The first truly secular journal began publication in 1938 and allowed the Garo 'to express their thoughts and ideas freely.' The author describes the important role secular literature and literary journals played in fomenting a modern Garo identity.

HRAF PubDate

1999

Region

Asia

Sub Region

South Asia

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Educator

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 1998

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

1879-1990

Coverage Place

Garo Hills Autonomous District, Meghalaya State, India

Notes

[Lindrid D. Shira]

Includes bibliographical references (p. 184)

LCCN

95910488

LCSH

Garo (Indic people)