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India, a cultural giant in South Asia, has a rich literary tradition rooted
in Veda, Brahmanas, and Upanishads. The 16th century saw the
emergence of written literature, with English influence continuing until the
21st century. Southeast Asian literature incorporates Buddhist, Thai, and
English cultures, with Burma, Malaysia, and Indonesian literature reflecting
Sanskrit and Islam.
Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, short-story writer, and painter,
is considered the most famous modern Indian poet. He won the 1913
Nobel Prize for Literature for his book The English Gitanjali.
Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, also known as Prem Chand, is a famous
Indian author of novels and short stories, pioneering in adapting Indian
themes to Western literary styles.
Raja Rao is an Indian writer of novels and short stories in English,
known for his semi-autobiographical novel "The Serpent and the Rope" and
the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayan is a renowned Indian author in
English, known for his novel "The Guide" and the National Artist in
Literature award.
Chart Korbjitti, a successful Thai writer, is known for his novel
Khamphiphaksa, which won the S.E.A Write Award and was recognized as
a National Artist in Literature.
Nguyen Du, a renowned Vietnamese poet, is known for his epic
poem "The Tale of Kieu," which tells the story of Thuy Kieu, a talented
young woman who sacrifices herself for her family.
Tengku Amir Hamzah, an Indonesian National Hero, is known for his
collection "Nyangi Sunyi," which explores themes of God and humanity.
JOY:
Central Asian literature reflects diverse literary characteristics and
political inculture, with Russian influence still prevalent in contemporary
times, with some Central Asian writers gaining global recognition.
Abdullah Qodiriy, known as Julqunboy, was a significant 20th-century
Uzbek writer and Soviet playwright. His most famous work is O'tgan kunlar,
the first Uzbek full-length novel.
Mukhtar Auez-uli was an early Soviet Kazakh writer.
Chingiz Aytmatov, a renowned Soviet and Kyrgyz author, wrote his
first major novel, "Jamila," narrating the love story between his sister-in-law
Jamilya and a local rebel young man Daniyar.
"Battle" The poem describes a battle where the warriors are defeated. The
poem uses vivid imagery to describe the battle, including the sounds of the
drums, the sight of the fallen horses, and the feeling of the warriors' hearts.
The poem also emphasizes the bravery of the warriors, who fought to the
end despite knowing they would be defeated. The poem ends with a
message of hope, suggesting that the warriors' souls have achieved
immortality.
"Thousand splendid Suns" The passage is about the contrasting
lifestyles of women in Kabul, specifically focusing on the differences
between the women of the poorer neighborhoods and the more modern,
affluent women of the city. The author uses the character of Mariam, who is
new to the city and unfamiliar with its customs, to highlight these
differences. Mariam's initial experience with the burqa and her observations
of the women in the park and the kebab house reveal her unfamiliarity with
the city's social norms. The passage then contrasts these experiences with
her observations of the modern women of Kabul, who are described as
confident, independent, and stylish. This contrast highlights the social and
economic divide between these two groups of women. The passage
ultimately explores the themes of cultural differences, social class, and the
changing role of women in Afghan society.
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Africa, known as the "Cradle of the humankind," has a rich literature
filled with human spirit and desire for freedom and contentment. This
literature consists of oral tradition and written works, influenced by
colonizers' languages like English, Portuguese, and French. The
experiences of colonization and postcolonization shape African literature.
Oral literature, such as myths, stories, and proverbs, document community
exploits, culture, and traditions. Literary works, particularly newspapers,
expose the psychological social impact of colonization.
Chinua Achebe, a Nigerian novelist, poet, critic, and professor, was
honored with the Grand Prixde la Memoir of the 2019 edition of the Grand
Prix of Literary Associations. His first novel, "Things Fall Apart," is widely
read in modern African literature.
Wole Soyinka, the first black African to win the 1986 Nobel Prize for
Literature, parodies the emerging nation in his play "A Dance of the
Forests."
Kofi Awoonor's "This Earth, My Brother" is a cross between a novel
and a poem.
Ngungi wa Thiong'o, East Africa's leading novelist, a Kenyan writer
who wrote the famous novel "Weep Not, Child" .It was the first major novel
in English by an East African.
Okot p' Bitek. He was a Ugandan poet, novelist, and social
anthropologist who wrote the three versecollections – Song of Lawino
(1066), Song of ocol (1970), and Two Songs (1971) .
Nadine Gordimer.A South African writer and the recipient of the 1991
Nobel Prize in Literature.
Jacques Rabemananjara. He was a Malagasy playwright and poet
and one of Madagascar's most prominent writers.
Es'kia Mphahlele. He wrote the South African classic autobi- ography
"Down Second Avenue" about the story of a young man's growth into
adulthood with penetrating social criticism of the conditions forced upon
black South Africans by a system of institutionalized racial segregation.
Thomas Mofolo. He was the greatest writer from the Sotho people in
Africa. He created the first Western-style novels in the Basotho language.
His novel "Chaka" became a classic. Dennis P. Kunene translated the
novel from Sotho to English.
"Things fall apart" The text is about Okonkwo, a strong and
aggressive man who is a great wrestler in his clan. He is worried about his
son, Nwoye, who shows signs of laziness. He is also worried about the
influence of Ikemefuna, a boy who lives with his family and becomes close
to Nwoye. Okonkwo is forced to flee his clan after accidentally killing
Ezeudu's son. During his exile, he encounters white missionaries who are
changing his clan. Okonkwo is outraged by the changes and eventually
confronts the white man's authority, leading to his downfall.