Dimbeswar Neog
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Dimbeswar Neog ( মৰে অমস জীয়ে কোন ? জীয়ে অসম মৰে কোন? - ডিম্বেশ্বৰ নেওগ) is a writer and critic of Assamese literature.
, India's National Academy of Letters, Neog's two works on Assamese literature "made significant contribution to the development of critical assessment in Assamese literature on an academic plane." Neog's approach to literary criticism has, however, been criticized as being "not entirely free of personal prejudice" and "occasionally vitiated by his biased analysis."
In 1965, Dimbeswar Neog presided over the 32nd session of Asom Sahitya Sabha
in Nalbari and was its president.
Folk literature:
Novels:
Drama:
Literary criticism
Religion and faith:
, Assam
Dimbeswar Neog was the oldest child to his father Manik chandra Neog and mother Chandra Prabha. He is also known as the 'Indradhenu Poet'. His early education began at Kamarphadia. After his matriculation, he joined Cotton College
in Guwahati. He earned his bachelor degree in 1924 then he completed Masters in English study. After that he earned his masters in Assamese
in 1940 from Calcutta University. Most of the literary works of Neog were done during the period while, studying at Cotton College. Neog was selected to be the General Secretary of Assam Chatra Sanmelan and remained there from 1921 to 1924. During that period he edited the mouthpiece of Chatra Sanmelan 'Janmabhumi' and 'Milan'. Dimbeswar Neog's professional life began as a teacher.
In 1930, Dimbeswar Neog married Ajaleetora,, the daughter of writer and Dibrugarh
district judge Benudhar Rajkhowa Ajaleetora. Dimbeswar and Ajaleetora Neog had seven children. He passed away in Assam Medical College
after a brief period of illness in 1966.
Literary scholarship
Neog authored around 100 books. His works ranged from story, verses, novel, drama, history of literature and criticism to folk-literature. Neog is best known for his work as a critic of Assamese literature. According to the Sahitya AkademiSahitya Akademi
The Sahitya Akademi ', India's National Academy of Letters, is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India...
, India's National Academy of Letters, Neog's two works on Assamese literature "made significant contribution to the development of critical assessment in Assamese literature on an academic plane." Neog's approach to literary criticism has, however, been criticized as being "not entirely free of personal prejudice" and "occasionally vitiated by his biased analysis."
In 1965, Dimbeswar Neog presided over the 32nd session of Asom Sahitya Sabha
Asom Sahitya Sabha
The Asam Sahitya Sabha was founded in 1917 in Assam, India to promote the culture of Assam and Assamese literature. Presently it has about one thousand branches all over Assam and also outside the state. The central office is at Jorhat a city of historical importance...
in Nalbari and was its president.
Selected works
Poetry:- Thupitara (A cluster of Stars) published in 1924.
Folk literature:
- Akul Pathika
- Banhi
- Bhogjora (Collection of 'Ainam' and children play songs)
- Dohali (collection of yojanas)
- Banabenu(Flute of Forest), (collection of three books Akul Pathika, Phagunee and Bihuwati)
Novels:
- Gaone-Nagare (1960)
- Sisuleela
- Kundila Nagara
- Kamrupa
Drama:
- Deepawali
Literary criticism
- A Light coming through wall of Assamese Literature-- Kirtan Ghosa
- Light on Assamese Literature
- Prativa
- Kavya
- Katha- Prativa
- Modern History of Assamese Literature
- Studies on Assamese Literature
- A View of Literature
- New Light on the History of Assamese Literature
Religion and faith:
- Vaisnava Dharmara Atiguri
- Vaisnava Dharmara Kramavikasa
- Vaisnava Dharmara Bhaktitatva
- Naradiya Bhoktisutra and Mahapurusiasm-- a Universal Religion
Personal Life
Born in Kamarfadia, a small village in SibsagarSibsagar
Sivasagar is a town in the Sibsagar district in the state of Assam in India, about north east of Guwahati....
, Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
Dimbeswar Neog was the oldest child to his father Manik chandra Neog and mother Chandra Prabha. He is also known as the 'Indradhenu Poet'. His early education began at Kamarphadia. After his matriculation, he joined Cotton College
Cotton College, Guwahati
Cotton College is a premier institution for higher education located in the heart of Guwahati, Assam, a northeastern state of India.240px|right|thumb| Cotton College, the premier college of Assam-History:...
in Guwahati. He earned his bachelor degree in 1924 then he completed Masters in English study. After that he earned his masters in Assamese
Assamese language
Assamese is the easternmost Indo-Aryan language. It is used mainly in the state of Assam in North-East India. It is also the official language of Assam. It is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeast Indian states. Nagamese, an Assamese-based Creole language is widely used in...
in 1940 from Calcutta University. Most of the literary works of Neog were done during the period while, studying at Cotton College. Neog was selected to be the General Secretary of Assam Chatra Sanmelan and remained there from 1921 to 1924. During that period he edited the mouthpiece of Chatra Sanmelan 'Janmabhumi' and 'Milan'. Dimbeswar Neog's professional life began as a teacher.
In 1930, Dimbeswar Neog married Ajaleetora,, the daughter of writer and Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is the headquarters of Dibrugarh district, Assam, India, and is the second largest city in Assam after Guwahati. It is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, about north-east of Guwahati. It is the gateway to the three tea-producing districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Sibsagar...
district judge Benudhar Rajkhowa Ajaleetora. Dimbeswar and Ajaleetora Neog had seven children. He passed away in Assam Medical College
Assam Medical College
Assam Medical College was formally established on November 3, 1947 at Dibrugarh. It was, however, earlier known as Berry-White School of Medicine, which was founded in 1900. It has the distinction of being the first medical college in the entire North-eastern region of India...
after a brief period of illness in 1966.