Discover the 10 best Assamese novels for beginners to start your novel-reading journey with this article. Here are the easy novels for beginners, designed for easy understanding.
Are you a beginner? Want to start reading Assamese? You can go through these novels. These thoughtful novels will help you understand the Assamese culture, society, and lifestyle of Assamese people. Bhanumati is the first Assamese novel, written by Padma Nath Gohain Baruah, and it was originally published in 1890. It was a romantic and social novel, which is quite a simple story and language for beginners to understand.
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List of 10 best Assamese Novels for beginners
Here are 10 best novels:
1. Pita Putra (পিতা-পুত্ৰ)
It is one of the best emotional Assamese novels written by Homen Borgohain. It was published in 1999. It was set in a village of Assam. It shows a relation between a father and son. The novel connects with you because it feels like a real connection with real-life relationships.
With that, it is one of the best novels to start your novel-reading journey. In this novel, you can read about the generation gap in relationships.
It is among the finest Assamese novels for beginners to embark on their reading journey. The storytelling was straightforward to grasp. Also it is a good choice for those who want an emotional narrative.
It also received the Sahitya Akademi Award for contemporary Assamese literature
2. Asimot Jar Heral Seema (অসীমত যাৰ হেৰাল সীমা)
Asimot Jar Heral Seema was written by Kanchan Baruah and originally published in 1945. Bhubanmohan Baruah is the pen name of Kanchan Baruah. Everyone knew him as Kanchan Baruah.
The story revolves around four friends who get lost in a storm on the Dihing Riverbank and end up stuck on an unknown island. One of them finds a connection to his past life on that island.
3. Miri Jiyori (মিৰি জীয়ৰী)
Miri Jiyori was written by Rajanikanta Bordoloi and originally published in 1894. The book is based on Mising society customs and traditions. It was a tragic love story of Jonki and Panei; the story highlights the conflict between love and social traditions. Even today, the novel has its loyal readers.
It is a good choice to read a social love-conflict novel. Here, ‘Miri’ refers to the ‘Mising’ community.
4. Nahoror Niribili Cha (নাহৰৰ নিৰিবিলি ছাঁ)
Nahoror niribili Cha is a modern Assamese novel written by Anuradha Sarma Pujari and originally published in 2005. It is a semi-autobiographical novel based on her Dibrugarh University experiences, offering a nostalgia for college life and everyday struggles.
The novel received the Basanti Bordoloi Award.
5. Moru Eta Xopun Ase (মোৰো এটা সপোন আছে)
It is an autobiographical novel by Dr. Rubul Mout, originally published in 2017. The novel is inspired by the life story of biologist and researcher Rubul Mout, who traveled to the University of Massachusetts in America, overcoming various setbacks and conflicts of his childhood and adolescence.
It is an excellent choice to relate to real-life struggles and inspiration.
6. Makam (মাকাম)
Makam is an Assamese novel written by Rita Choudhury, and it was published in 2010. The novel shows the Assamese community during the 1962 Indo-China War. It is a document of the struggles, suffering, and tragedies of the Chinese Assamese over the past two centuries.
7. Abhiyatri (অভিযাত্রী)
Abhiyatri is a notable Assamese novel by Nirupama Borgohain about the life of social activist Chandraprabha Saikiani. Published in 1999.
8. Mamore Dhora Toruwal (মামৰে ধৰা তৰোৱাল)
Mamore Dhora Toruwal is a novel written by Mamoni Raisom Goswami, and it was published in 1980. The novel received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982.
The novel explores the theme of social conflict, struggles of human life, etc.
9. Abeli (আবেলি)
Abeli is an Assamese novel written by Indrani Sarma and published in 2023. The novel is based on human emotions and social problems. It shows daily life issues as background.
10. Jibonor Batat (জীৱনৰ বাটত)
Jibonor Batat was written by Bina Baruah, a pen name of Birinchi Kumar Baruah, and it was published in 1944. It was a social novel. It is also one of the best Assamese novels for beginners to build reading habits.
Why are these famous Assamese novels chosen?
These Assamese novels are highly recommended to a beginner reader because the writers used simple language and engaging storytelling. Some of these books reflect the old society and some of the modern society. Some books inspired you during your life’s struggles and motivated you.
FAQ
1. Which is the first Assamese novel?
Bhanumati.
2. Which are the best Assamese novels for beginners?
Pita Putra, Oximot jar seral Xima, Abhijatri, etc.
3. Is there any Assamese novel based on college life?
Nahoror niribili Cha.
4. Which Assamese novel is inspiring for students?
Moru Ata Xopun Ase
5. Which Assamese novel won the Sahitya Akademi Award?
Pita Putra, Mamore Dhora Toruwal.
6. Where can I buy Assamese novels?
You can buy online or from a local store.
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