Godabarisha Mishra

Broschiertes Buch

Mukunda Deb

Beschreibung

Historical play Mukunda Deb (1920) depicts the heroic exploits of Mukunda Deb, the last independent Hindu King of Odisha. This historical character figures as the tragic protagonist in the play. He is heroic, generous, magnanimous and a great patriot. He sacrificed his life in his bid to protect the sovereignty of Utkal, his motherland. The character of Mukunda Deb can never be portrayed without the character of Kalapahada and Ramachandra Bhanja. The playwright has given due attention to these characters. Portrayal of female characters is relevant to the play. The play is an outstanding piece of dramatic work.

Autor

Pandit Godabarisha Mishra (26 October 1886 - 26 July 1956) is a versatile genius and prolific writer. He has contributed significantly to Odia literature. He was a teacher, litterateur, social reformer, editor, legislator, minister, and an architect of modern Odisha. He played a stellar role in the establishment of Utkal University, the Odisha High court and various colleges in Puri, Baleshwar and Sambalpur districts and conversion of medical school of Cuttack into a medical college. He was a poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer and a biographer. As a poet he enormously used the lyric and the ballad.His poetry is based on history and legends and a complete reflection of his romantic persona in the opinion of Dr. Mayadhar Mansingh. His Alekhika (1923) is a collection of his ten magnificent ballads that includes his famous ballad "Kalijai". His collection poems like Chayanika, Kalika (1921), Kishalaya (1922), Geetayana and Geetiguchha (1957) are treasure troves of lyric poetry. His lyrics depict nationalism, social awareness, beauty of rural life and empathy for human beings. He has authored four novels: Ghatantar, Abhagini, Athar Saha Satar and Nirbasit. Abhagini deals with the conflicts of Banki and Khordha with the British during 1840. Athar Saha Satar (1817) delineates the Paika Mutiny of Khordha and the dedication of the glorious patriot, Buxi Jagabandhu.His oeuvre is enriched by two historical plays: Purushottam Deb (1917) and Mukunda Deb (1920). These plays are vibrant with history, humanity and patriotism. He has written these to historical plays to make the people of Odisha during the British rule aware of their glorious past and inspire them with patriotic emotions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BLACK EAGLE BOOKS
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 196g
• ISBN-13: 9781645608011
• ISBN-10: 1645608018
• Artikelnr.: 76235764