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Hindi literature (Hindi: हिंदी साहित्य, hindī sāhitya) includes literature in the various Hindi languages which have different writing systems. Earliest forms of Hindi literature are attested in poetry of Apabhraṃśa like Awadhi, and Marwari languages.
Barnaparichay is a Bengali primer written by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in 1855. It standardized the Bengali alphabet, introduced punctuation and simple prose for children's education.
Srikanta is a four-part novel about the wanderings and adventures of a protagonist named Srikanta, who encounters various people and situations in different regions of British India. The novel is partly autobiographical and explores themes of love, friendship, spirituality and social issues.
Madhushala is a book of Hindi poems by Harivansh Rai Bachchan, published in 1935. It is a classic work of Chhayavaad literature, inspired by Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat, and has been translated, performed and recorded in various forms.
Learn about the development and diversity of Bengali literature from ancient to modern times. Explore the influences, themes, and achievements of Bengali writers in various poetic and prose forms.
Gora is a Bengali novel by Rabindranath Tagore, set in colonial India. It explores themes of religion, caste, love, and nationalism through the stories of Gora, a Hindu Brahmin, and Binoy, a Brahmo Samaji.
Devdas is a tragic love story of a wealthy young man, Devdas, and his childhood sweetheart, Paro, who is married off to another man. The novel explores the themes of social customs, class, and fate, and has been adapted into films and songs many times.
Learn about the life and works of Khushwant Singh, a prominent figure in Indian literature and politics. He wrote novels, essays, memoirs and poetry, and was known for his secularism, humour and sarcasm.