Garhwali Poetry tour through Dhanga Se Sakshyatkar (A review of poetry collection of Netra Singh Aswal By Rajendra Dhashmana) Translation : Bhishma Kukreti (Dhanga Se Sakshyatkar, a poetry collection of Netra Singh Aswal in Garhwali language, is one of the mile stones in Garhwali poetic world. The author wanted to write review on this poetry collection but when he read this commentary of Rajendra Dhashmana, he felt that it is better if he translates the same in English instead of writing a fresh one. This review is an intelligent and…
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Gwai : First Step towards Regionalism in Garhwali Literature
According to wikipedia, the regionalism in literature is defined as- “In literature, regionalism or local colour fiction refers to fiction or poetry that focuses on specific features – including characters, dialects, customs, history, and topography – of a particular region. Since the region may be a recreation or reflection of the author’s own, there is often nostalgia and sentimentality in the writing.” There have been discussions on standardisation of local language in past (Discussion in Dhad, 1990-91, issue-6,7 and 8 and in Chitthi Patri June, 2004) and this discussion still…
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